Country of Origin: Wales Bred for: Cattle drover Group: Herding Color: Red, sable, fawn, or black and tan, with or without white markings. Life span: 12 to 14 years Grooming Needs: Brush and comb weekly Coat: Medium length with a short, thick undercoat and a coarser, longer outercoat. Size: Males: 10-12 inches 30 pounds Females: 10-12 inches, 28 pounds Temperment: Clever, active, affectionate with family, can be reserved with strangers Training: Highly trainable Energy: Medium Children: Good with children Compatibility with other dogs: Good Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia, eye problems including progressive retinal atrophy, retinal folds, and cataracts, autoimmune disorders, degenerative myelopathy (a progressive spinal disease resulting in paralysis and eventual death).