Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children
Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise
Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some
breeds are easier than others)