Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
France
Life Expectancy
10 - 12 yrs
Height Range
26 - 32 in
Weight Range
90 - 140 lbs
Colors
White, with or without badger or wolfgray markings
Trainability
Average. Highly perceptive; his intelligence is practical and not geared toward tricks
With Children
Excellent; very protective of family children; can be too playful as an older puppy for young children
With Animals
Extremely protective of family pets; tends to chase other animals away
Climate
Tolerates cold very well; can be sensitive to heat
Indoor/Outdoor
Loves to be indoors with family, but needs large outdoor space to claim as his
Exercise Reqd
Moderate; happy to lie around, but needs to walk for his health
Grooming Reqd
Daily brushing; can shed heavily
