Temperament: Active, courageous, not nervous or quarrelsome, very affectionate..

Behaviour with Children: Good with children.

With other pets: Usually good, occasionally, not so good!.

Activity Level: Fairly active, this breed was bred to work..

Obedience Ability: Normally, easy to train.

Learning Ability: Good.

Expected Life span: approx. 12 - 15 years plus/minus.

Living Environment:Will do well in apartment, backyard not a necessity, provided sufficiently exercised. Loves to play. Prone to dig and bark if left alone too long outside with nothing to do.

Makes an excellent family pet.