Size range:
Extra Large: 40 inches and up; 65 pounds and up.

Kid-tolerance scale:
Very Good

Overall behavior of breed:
May bark, but is friendly with kids as well as adults. Craves lots of attention.

Explain why this breed was good/not good with your kids:
Sniffed and licked my son's head when he arrived home from the hospital and has licked him ever since. My son puts his hands, arms, and legs in our dog's mouth and our dog has never bitten him. The two are like puppies together.

Typical colors:
Brown or Grey

Special grooming needs:
Brushing

Daily exercise requirements:
Needs lots of exercise and is content to run around our yard.