Temperament: Reliable, calm, trainable, courageous, loyal, protective and devoted to their family. Highly intelligent.

Behaviour with Children: If correctly socialized as a youngster, a great companion for children..

With other pets: With positve experience when young, will accept most household cats, sometimes shows aggresiveness with other dogs.

Activity Level: Thrives on activity.

Obedience Ability: Does well in obedience, tracking, schutzhund..

Learning Ability: Good.

Expected Life span: 10 - 12 years plus/minus.

Living Environment: Not very active indoors - requires plenty of exericse on a daily basis. Because of size, basic training required started when young, making sure not to encourage any viciousness or aggressiveness. Requires firm, positive and correct training.

Watch-dog: Good watchdog.

Guard Dog: Good