Size:
Males: 4 to 5 lbs.
Females: 4 to 5 lbs.

 

Colors:
Any solid color. Parti colors

 

Coat:
Double coated, a short, soft, thick undercoat with longer, coarse glistening outercoat consisting of guard hairs which must be harsh to the touch in order to give the proper texture for the coat to form a frill of profuse, standing off straight hair. A soft, flat or open coat is a major fault.

 

Temperament:
Very friendly and outgoing with people.
Very loyal to owner.
Usually trustworthy off lead when properly trained.
Can be destructive if not supervised.
Usually very vocal.
Should not be trusted with small children.
Usually difficult to housebreak.
Not usually good with other animals.

 

Reception to Training:
A fair candidate if not spoiled.

 

Energy Level:
Very high

 

Health Problems:
Allergies, Epilepsy, PRA, cataracts.

 

Summary:
A very beautiful little dog. This dog is better owned by a single owner that has lots of time to give him. He is far too tiny and delicate to have around children.

If looking for a Conformation Show dog, this is a fair to good choice.
If looking for a Pet/Companion Dog, a good choice.
If looking for an Obedience Dog, a fair choice.