Appearance                  

- Height: females 51-56 cm, males 56-61cm

- Weight: females 18-25kg, males 20-29kg

- Colour: sable, tricolor and blue-merle

- Coat: short (topcoat and undercoat)

- Life expectancy: 10 - 15 years

Temperament                         

- Gentle, friendly, good tempered                                              

- Very intelligent, easily motivated                                            

- Lively in activities,  calm at home                                           

- Very devoted to their family, kind to all family members 

- They tend to make friends with other pets                           

What makes them happy                 

- They need close contact with family

- They need to live with their family

- They enjoy collaborating with owner

- They enjoy walks, training, sport activities, playing with family members


What they dislike

- Harsh training methods                

- Living in a kennel                            

- Living apart from their family      

Socialization                                                  

Socializing your dog through puppyhood and adolescence (puppy classes, dog training classes) is one of the best ways to ensure that they become a friendly, confident and well-adjusted adult. It is also beneficial in establishing a close relationship with the dog.