These puppies very smart. Very protective, they are primarily used to protect other farm animals. Love children and also make great pets. They do need room to roam. They can be kept outside as long as there is some shelter. But also are great in the house as well. I have a doggie door for mine, they go in and out as they please. Very easy to putty train, puppies are mostly trained already. They preferred outside. Hyperalergenic, nocturnal dogs.