Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Germany
Life Expectancy
10 - 14 yrs
Height Range
22 - 27 in
Weight Range
45 - 70 lbs
Colors
Any solid color
Trainability
Excellent; known for obedience skills
With Children
Very good; puppies may be too large and rambunctious for toddlers
With Animals
Good
Climate
Tolerates heat or cold fairly well
Indoor/Outdoor
Ideally, indoors with plenty of time in a fenced yard
Exercise Reqd
Medium; loves to swim or run
Grooming Reqd
Very high; frequent trimming and brushing, ear and dental care. Requires professional grooming, especially to maintain show cut