Temperament:Friendly, cheerful, energetic, eager to please, very loyal and protective.

Behaviour with children: Good.

Bhaviour with other pets: Good, providing has been socialized as a youngster.

Activity Level: Quite high but with regular daily exercise makes a very agreeable family pet .

Obedience Ability: Best to start gently but firmly as youngsters.

Learning Ability: Eager to learn and very eager to please.

Life Exptancy: 11 - 14 years plus/minus.

Living Environment: Not recommended for apartment living. At least a large yard recommended. Very people oriented and not happy if isolated from his family of humans. Aloof with strangers.