Temperament: Gentle, peaceful, dignified, easy-going and playful.

Behaviour with children: Behaves well with children.

Behaviour with other pets:Never looks for trouble - if brought up with felines will behave well, if not brought up with cats, do not trust.

Activity Level: Requires a reasonable amount of daily exercise.

Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 years plus or minus.

Living Environment:Can withstand apartment living provded sufficient daily exercise. Pretty active indoors. Backyard should be available. Can suffer discomfort in really hot weather.

Health Problems:Prone to Hip Dysplasia and sometimes diabetes. Sometimes prone to skin problems and eye problems (PRA) particularly in males.