A water-working breed with a thick curly or wavy coat and no undercoat, so it is low-shedding but needs daily brushing plus frequent baths and clipping. Hill's calls it very smart and energetic, and says it needs a large fenced space rather than apartment life. The AKC describes it as bright, obedient and loyal.
| Adult weight, male | 19 to 27 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 16 to 23 kg |
| Size | Medium, 10 to 25 kg |
| Height | 43 to 58 cm |
| Lifespan | 10 to 14 years |
| Coat | profuse, thickly planted hair with no undercoat, either curly or wavy |
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