Crosspost from criagslist:

just wondering what the personality traits of this breed has. i am thinking of getting one, but i like to know what im getting into first.i also need to know if they usually like cats.are they difficult to train and house break. if your familiar with this breed please let me know..also if they can be trusted left in the house alone for short periods of time and not destroy furniture or anything.i really dont want to crate the dog if i dont have to. i am an active person with plenty of land. also are there any specific health problems this breed is prone to? i know that some breeds have certian issues. thanks for any information you can give me. you can e mail me at [email protected]