I have one that’s 5 months old. Smartest dog I have ever had. Rings a bell on the door when she needs to go out. Already have her trained to find sheds and the best part is VERY MINIMAL SHEDDING. High energy but great with kids and other dogs. Rides great in the car and crate trained. She goes in her crate voluntarily about 10pm and doesn’t make a sound til about 6am. Loves water and absolutely lives to retrieve.