Exceedingly friendly and playful with family and children, showing enduring youthfulness
Highly social and enjoys being in a pack or around other dogs
Adaptable to various environments when given sufficient exercise and mental stimulation
Intelligent and forgiving nature, with low \"doggy\" odour compared to many breeds
Not recommended for first-time dog owners due to independent temperament and training challenges
Strong prey drive making off-lead recall unreliable around small animals
Known escape artists requiring ultra-secure fencing and supervision outdoors
Can be vocal with frequent howling which may disturb neighbours