| HEAD | Equilateral triangle, where all sides are of equal length as measured from the outside of the base of the ear to the point of the chin. Nose profile is straight from the brow ridge to the tip of the nose without a break in the line. the chin is firm and should be in line with the front of the nose. |
Medium in width and slightly longer in length than width with a squareness to the muzzle. Nose profile should be slightly concave. |
The head is a modified wedge of medium size with rounded contours, broader at the skull and narrowing slightly to a full and slightly rounded muzzle with a well-rounded chin. |
| EARS | Medium to large, rounded at the tip, broad at base, set as much on the side of the head as on top of the head, alert, with the cup of the ear pointing a bit sideways. The outsides of the ears follow the lines from the side of the head down to the chin. |
Large, well-tufted, wide at base, tapering to appear pointed. Set approximately one ear's with apart at the base. Should be set more on top of the head than sides. |
The ears are medium, wide at the base and set as much on the sides of the head as on the top set 1 to 1-1/2 ear widths apart |
| EYES | Large, almond shaped, well-opened and expressive, set at a slight angle with the outer corner higher than the inner corner. |
Large, expressive, wide set. Slightly oblique setting with slant toward outer base of ear. |
Large, round, wide set. |
| NECK | The neck is short and heavily muscled. | Medium long. | The neck is medium, rounded, substantial, and well muscled. |
| BODY | Solidly muscled and well-balanced, moderate in length, substantial bone structure, with powerful appearance showing a broad chest and considerable girth without being fat. Legs are medium with hind legs longer than front legs, making the rump higher than the shoulders. Thighs are heavily muscled. |
Medium to large. The body should be long with all parts in proportion to create a well-balanced rectangular appearance. |
Substantial. The back is medium in length and very slightly curved or arched. |
| COAT | Double coat, consisting of a dense undercoat, covered by long, glossy and smooth water-resistant guard hairs hanging down the sides |
Heavy and shaggy; shorter on the shoulders and longer on the stomach and britches. |
This is a plush, medium length coat, with hair on the shoulder blades and lower part of the chest being thick and slightly shorter. There is a tight undercoat, |