Temperament: Loving, loyal, spunky, affectionate and intelligent, active and cheerful.

Behaviour with children: Reasonably patient with children, maybe too energetic for really young children.

Behaviour with other Pets:Some are inclined to be quarrelsome with other animal and some are quite the opposite. Requires socialization when young.

Activity Level:A very active dog, requires regular exercise.

Obedience Ability: Intelligent enough to understand what it is supposed to do, but sometimes will find a way to manouver the trainer away from what he is trying to teach.

Life Expentancy: Approximately 10 - 12 years plus or minus.

Living Environment: Best with young active family, always ready for a game and can withstand some rough play. Needs socializing well when they are young and also firm, gentle handling .