Medium length,deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek, muscles, distinct stop; and ears are set high. The mouth is medium in size, rounded at the top and falling abruptly down below the eyes. Strong, clearly defined jaws. The lower jaw should have bite force. The lips close and are even, not loose. Upper teeth should fit closely on the outside of the front teeth (a so-called scissor bite). The nose must be clearly black. The uncropped ear must be short and worn as a so-called ‘half rose’ or ‘prick’ ear. A completely hanging or standing ear is wrong.

Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull. No looseness of skin. Medium length.

Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping. Medium length. No loose skin.

Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Loins slightly tucked.

Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear. All ribs close together. Forelegs set rather wide apart to permit chest development. Chest deep and broad.

Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point. Not curled or held over back. Not docked.

Straight forelegs with large, round bone, straight on the feet. Front legs straight next to the chest. Hindquarters well muscled, well angulated, neither turned in nor out. Compact, not too big feet. The gait should be springy without rolling or ambling.

Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy.

Any color, solid, partly, or patched is permissible, but all white, more than 80 per cent white, black and tan, and liver not to be encouraged.

Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about 18 to 19 inches at shoulders for the male and 17 to 18 inches for the female is to be considered preferable.

Faults to be penalized are: Dudley nose, light or pink eyes, tail too long or badly carried, undershot or overshot mouths.