Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Great Britain
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs
Height Range
20 - 26 in
Weight Range
45 - 70 lbs
Colors
Sable/white, blue merle, tricolor
Trainability
Very high, should begin early
With Children
Excellent
With Animals
Typically good
Climate
Tolerates cold well. Sensitive to heat
Indoor/Outdoor
Loves indoors, but needs plenty of time outdoors
Exercise Reqd
Fairly high; needs family interaction outdoors
Grooming Reqd
High for rough coated; heavy shedder. Low for smooth coated
