Having two dal mixes, another mix and a purebred in the family, I can give you my take....

Dals are very smart, very high energy dogs. They love to run, run and run some more.

They are very intelligent, and very devoted to people. Most dals I know are cling-ons!!

With Sadie (lab/dal) we really had to focus her energy, espically when she was younger (she is almost 5 now). She learned a ton of tricks, and we used them a lot to keep her entertained. I still call her my ADD dog. Have to keep her doing something, or she looses focus!

Spot (also lab/dal) sheds a lot. Our carpet always has a layer of white fur....even if we have just vacuumed. I don't know if the girls don't shed as much, or if the black just isn't as noticable, but yes, Dals shed!!