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Traits and characteristics.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"10/10"
This is an excellent breed for kids.
Affectionate (or not)
"10/10"
They are definitely affectionate with their family members. Such a lovely dog!
Intelligence
"6/10"
This breed is about as intelligent as you would expect a dog to be.
Energy and the will to play
"8/10"
They are high energy dogs and will probably need attention and exercice.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"8/10"
Definitely easy.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"8/10"
They will generally live confortably in an apartment.
Amount Of Shedding
"3/10"
The amount of shedding from this dog is low.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"1/10"
Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"6/10"
Like all dogs, this breed also needs some exercise. Not too much, not too little.
Tendency to bark
"6/10"
They are know to bark when there is a reason for it. That should not be a problem if you train him not to.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"6/10"
This dog can be left alone with minimum training.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"8/10"
They usually like to stay among other dogs.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"6/10"
This dog breed may be indifferent to strangers.
Easy To Train
"6/10"
In time, this dog breed will complete his training.
Potential For Playfulness
"8/10"
This breed does like to play a lot.
References
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