Temperament: Intelligent, courageous, alert and affectionate.

Behaviour with Children: Extremely good if raised with them, if not used to children, may be snappish.

Behaviour with other pets: Untrustworthy with other pets.

Activity Level: Quite high, full of energy but can adapt to family circumstance.

Obedience Ability: Very eager to learn and does well when trained with patience and understanding.

Expected Life Span: 12 - 15 years plus or minus.

Living Environment: Despite its small size is very watchful and protective. Reserved with strangers. Good with dogs, cats and extremely good with children if raised with them. Prone to jealousy. They want to be close and near to their owners as much as possible.