Recognized By
AKC, UKC, CKC
Country of Origin
United States
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs
Height Range
Toy: 9 - 12 in; Miniature 12 - 15 in; Standard 15 - 19 in
Weight Range
Toy: 6 - 9 lbs; Miniature 10 - 20 lbs; Standard 20 - 35 lbs
Colors
White or cream
Trainability
High
With Children
Good, but must be socialized with children as a puppy
With Animals
Good with other pets of the same size, sometimes larger; can be dominant with smaller pets
Climate
Average to cold
Indoor/Outdoor
Either, but enjoys plenty of outdoor time
Exercise Reqd
Needs lots of exercise
Grooming Reqd
Frequent brushing