Temperament:Affectionate and intelligent, eager and loyal to its human family.

Behaviour with Children:Good with older, considerate children .

With other pets:On the whole good but may try to dominate .

Activity Level: Extremely high.

Obedience Ability: Strong and powwerful as adults, they require training and socialization at a young age.

Learning Ability: Eager to learn and eager too please.

Expected Life span:12 - 14 years plus/minus .

Living Environment:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR APARTMENT LIFE: Extremely active dog, requires lots of vigorous exercise and something worthwhile to occupy its mind. Suitable for those that like hunting where it excells, wonderful companion for those that like to jog; has tireless energy. Not suitable as couch potato or just family pet . Loves to swim or retrieve. Not recommended for apartment life also at least a large back yard is a necessity.

Watch-dog:Good .