Gentle, affectionate giant with a calm indoor manner
Highly intelligent and quick to train
Moderate exercise needs for its size
Poodle-type coats are low-shedding
Serious inherited health risks including bloat (GDV) and heart disease
Prone to separation anxiety when left alone
Giant-breed costs for food, insurance, vet care and grooming
No registry recognition, so litters vary widely in size and coat type