Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Great Britain
Life Expectancy
12 - 13 yrs
Height Range
22 - 24 in
Weight Range
65 - 70 lbs
Colors
Blue, gray, or grizzle
Trainability
Can be fairly good with gentle training
With Children
Very good with older children
With Animals
Enjoys other animals
Climate
Tolerates cold well; sensitive to heat
Indoor/Outdoor
Can be indoors, but needs plenty of time in a fenced yard. Most importantly, he does not like to be alone
Exercise Reqd
Needs some low-level exercise
Grooming Reqd
Very high; needs constant brushing and careful trimming