Temperament: Loyal, courageous, affectionate, fearless and friendly, some may be reserved with strangers.

Behaviour with Children: Alert, reliable, engergetic companiona for children.

Behaviour with other pets: Good with non-canines, caution sometimes needed with other dogs.

Activity Level: High, thrives on strenuous activity. Requires at least one hour of exercise per day.

Learning Ability: Quite high.

Watch Dog: Very good .

Obedience Ability:Good - needs firm, fair handling .

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

Living environment: Can live in apartment but definitely requires a good exercise each day, requires at least a fenced yard. Prefers the cooler weather.