Temperament: Friendly, gentle and responsive.

Behaviour with Children: Good, but may be to boissterous around smaller children.

Behaviour with other pets: As a rule, gets on very well.

Activity Level: Outdoors: Very high. Indoors: Normal.

Obedience Ability: Medium.

Watch Dog: Quite good.

Expected Life Span: Approximately 10 - 12 years plus/minus.

Living Environment: Fenced yard essential. Does best with loving owner who will give them work to do such as tracking, agility or hunting.