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)
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 outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness
Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other - dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained