Origin: North America
Size: Medium Dogs
Breedtype: Purebred
Rank: 157
Type: Sporting Dogs,Rare Dogs
Height: 1 foot: 3 inches to 1 foot: 6 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 25 to 45 pounds
Color: Black, Dark Brown, Brown
Temperament: Intelligent, quiet and calm
Features: -
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Popularity: Very Low
Litter: 5
Intelligence: Medium
Agility: High
Trainability: High
Energy Levels: Very High
Exercis Needs: Very High
Sensitivity: Very High
Shedding: Medium
Drooling: Very Low
Grooming: Medium
Good for Novice Owners: Low
Adapts to Apartment Living: Low
Tolerates Being Alone: Very Low
Cold Weather Tolerance: Low
Hot Weather Tolerance: High
Playfulness: Very High
Family Friendly: Very High
Kid Friendly: Very High
Peer Friendly: Low
Stranger Friendly: Medium
General Health: Medium
Potential For Weight Gain: Medium
Prey Drive: Low
Barking/Howling tendancy: Medium
Wanderlust: Very High
Intensity: Low
Concerns: its major health problem is mitral valve disease.other than that is suspectible just like others to canine hip dysplasia (CHD), patent duct arteriosus (PDA), and pulmonic stenosis & progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and patellar luxation. make sure to check its eyes especially on regular basis.
Snippets: Its the state dog of wisconsin.Its sensitive,loves sports both indoor and outdoor, especially water sports as its strong legs and muscular body allow it to move effortlessly through water, and its pace is balanced. Apt for novice beginners only if you stay in cold places. due to its thick coat it has issues tolerating heat in humid/warm environment.
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