Health issues: Due to exceptionally careful breeding, given the fact that the original gene pool of today’s dogs was so small, this dog suffers from very few ailments. Ailments it does suffer from are hip dysplasia, PRA, and slipped kneecap. They have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years.

Grooming: This breed sheds heavily seasonally, but not too much the rest of the time. Their short hair is fairly simple to groom, with a brush that has firm bristles, and maybe a comb. To avoid removing the natural waterproofing of the dogs fur, only bath when really necessary, and give consideration to dry shampoos.

Living conditions: The breed has an all-weather waterproof coat which means they can live outdoors, as long as adequate shelter is provided for them, and the area is secure enough. However, they do not enjoy being isolated, and would much prefer living indoors with a family. Their coats protect them from hot and cold, but in warm weather they benefit from ventilation if kept inside the house. With adequate exercise this dog would be suited to living in an apartment, as they are only moderately active when indoors. As is often the case their master, or lead handler, must assert themselves well, over their pet.

This of course needs to be done in a calm yet strong fashion, to establish you as their pack leader, but not to alienate yourself. They are natural hunters, and whilst they will bond well with a family, care needs to be taken over smaller household pets. If you are a strong leader to them, you can sometimes manage to call them off the chase, but this is not something to rely on. Great care should be taken when this dog is in the open and not on a leash as they do love to chase.

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