Head:
Large and high, deeply sunken between the eyes (medial furrow).
The circumference of the head should be equal to or greater than the dog's height
at the shoulder.
Fault:
Head too small.
Muzzle:
Broad, deep and short. The bite is undershot.
Fault:
Muzzle too long (more than 3 inches), scissor or even bite.
Eyes:
Wide apart and of moderate size. Any color is acceptable.
Nose:
Wide and broad. The nose should not be pushed up between the eyes. From the stop
to the end of the nose must be at least an inch.
Fault:
Completely pink nose (a small amount is acceptable).
Neck:
Short and very muscular.
Chest:
Ribs should be well sprung (rounded) and the chest wide and deep.
Fault:
Too narrow in the chest.
Back:
Short with a slight rise from the shoulders to the rump (level back is just as
acceptable).
Legs:
Forelegs should be stout and wide apart, neither bowing out or turning in.
Fault:
Bowing or turned out resulting in poor movement.
Feet:
Round and the pasterns should be strong.
Fault:
Down in the pasterns or splayed feet.
Height:
Males - 17 to 23 inches at the shoulder. Females - 15 to 21 inches at the shoulder.
Weight:
Between 50 to 90 lbs. No penalty for dogs above the standard weight as long as the
dog is well proportioned.
Color:
Any color is acceptable. The color of the coat is of no major importance. The coat
should be short.
Ears:
Short either drop or rose.
Tail:
Naturally reaches near the hock or screwed short. May be docked, of no major
importance.
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