QUESTIONS
1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc)
first time owner
2. Where and why was the breed first developed?
no idea
3. How common is it in Australia?
seems to becomming more and more popular
4. What is the average lifespan?
10-13 years?
5. What is the general temperament/personality?
he's a clown that has moved in and totally runs the show these days
6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult?
i walk mine a few times a week for about 20 odd mins and every other day he hangs out with a staffy which completely tires him out
7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with?
yep fairly easily i think as long as you're prepared to let the dog sit with u on the couch etc
not a dog to be locked out outside 24 hours a day
8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods?
yes and no i guess
9. How much grooming is required?
not much if any
10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)?
my boy is pretty awesome with children. i have nieces and nephews who enjoy playing with him. as long as they arn't walking around with food or get extreamly excited and start running around like crazy etc
11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of?
they can have a fair few problems like spine and breathing problems that a new owner should make sure thier breeder has done all the necessary checks
12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be)
find out if the dog suits your lifestyle first before buying and find out what thier history is and make sure all the relevent health checks are done
