Loyal and devoted to their families, showing calm and relaxed behaviour in the home environment
Low maintenance coat requiring only weekly grooming sessions
Gentle and patient with older children who understand safe interactions
Excellent natural watchdogs with protective instincts but rare aggression
Require substantial food intake, making feeding costly
Prone to excessive drooling and slobbering
Shedding occurs year-round, increasing in spring and autumn
High prey drive necessitates cautious management around small animals