Personality & Temperament
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Friendly, happy, and affectionate
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Gentle and loving toward family
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Sensitive and emotionally in-tune with people
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Can be shy if not socialized early
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Playful and good with children
Key Traits
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People-pleaser: Eager to make you happy
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Good sense of smell: Originally bred for hunting birds
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Highly trainable: Responds well to positive reinforcement
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Velcro dog: Likes to be near family at all times
Exercise & Activity
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Needs moderate daily exercise (30–60 minutes)
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Enjoys walks, fetch, and sniffing games
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Does well in obedience, rally, and agility
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Prone to weight gain — regular activity is important
Grooming Needs
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High-maintenance coat
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Requires brushing 3–4 times per week
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Professional grooming every 4–6 weeks
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Trim around ears, feet, and undercoat
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Clean ears weekly (long ears trap moisture and debris)
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Regular nail trims and dental care
Diet
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Feed high-quality small or medium breed dog food
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Watch calories — prone to obesity
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May develop food sensitivities or allergies
