It is a race that has a strong independent character, very friendly with its owner and the people with whom he deals, including children. It is always ready to play, if it is encouraged to do so. In the case of strangers, it is wary even in the presence of the owner. When he is absent, it does not allow anyone to enter its territory, as when it is with its flock, stopping anyone from coming close.

Due to its strong dominating character, it requires great discipline from an early age. In the case of the male, it will not normally willingly accept the presence of other males in its territory. When out on walks it does not usually seek fights, but if provoked, defends itself aggressively, even unto death. The bitch also normally presents a dominant character but it is more tolerant towards other females.

It learns well, as can be understood by its adoption by the marines and the P.S.P police force. It is also used to hunt big game, in packs with other breeds, mainly wild boar and with excellent results.

It is a breed which does not bark much, but it is always alert. It tends to bark when it is not well and does so in a characteristic and unique fashion, loudly, starting off in a deep note it ends in long high pitch howl like sounds.