Temperament: Loving, fearless and loyal.

Behaviour with children. Tolerates children very well.

Behaviour with other animalsIf properly socialized as youngsters, gets on with other animals well.

Activity Level: Indoors - Low. Outdoors - High.

Obedience Ability: Willing to please. Sensitive to tone of your voice.

Watch Dog: Very high.

Guard Dog: Very high, natural body-guard to family.

Life Expectancy: Around 8 years of age plus or minus.

Living Environment: Large fenced back yard or space in the country. Needs daily exercise or plenty of running space to prevent obesity.