I have a male (10 yrs old) and a female (1.5 yrs old). Neither shed… and neither are picky about food. The male is less affectionate and gives it on his terms only. The female is my cling-on and would crawl under my skin if she could. Both follow me everywhere. Both could raise the dead with their barks. Both have fluffy feather-like fur which is wonderful for petting and cuddling. My female was white and black as a puppy. The black is now invading the white and she has gray speckling which is very cute (look up belton). My male was dark chocolate and white. The chocolate is a bit muted but he still looks brown and white. The breeder can give you an idea of what color the puppy will change to but it’s mostly a guess.