Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Great Britain
Life Expectancy
7 - 10 yrs
Height Range
27.5 - 30 in
Weight Range
175 - 190 lbs
Colors
Apricot, fawn, silver-fawn, dark brindle
Trainability
Average; requires consistent, gentle training
With Children
Usually good, but should be supervised with small children
With Animals
Can be good if raised with them; not good with unfamiliar animals
Climate
Tolerates cold, but risk of overexertion in heat.
Indoor/Outdoor
Can be partially indoors, but need lots of room in a fenced yard
Exercise Reqd
Low to average; Free play until 2 yrs, running/jogging not recommended under 2 yrs or over 85 degrees F
Grooming Reqd
Occasional brushing