Ears
Large, vine leaf-shaped, well covered with straight hair. Hanging
slightly forward, feather not to extend below leather.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e.
upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Fairly long, thick, powerful.
Forequarters
Shoulders strong, sloping, muscular; legs short, straight, well
boned, strong.
Body
Long, well muscled and strong. Chest deep. Well sprung ribs which
are carried well back. Muscular loin, well let down in flank.
Hindquarters
Very powerful and well developed. Hocks low, stifles well bent and
set straight.
Feet
Large, round, well covered with hair.
Tail
Previously customarily docked.
Docked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.
Undocked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.
Gait/Movement
Moving
straight fore and aft, with effortless drive.
Coat
Abundant, close, silky and straight. Legs and chest well feathered.
Colour
Plain white body preferred, with lemon markings; orange permissible.
Slight head markings and freckled muzzle.
Size
Ideal weight: dogs: 29.5 - 34 kgs (65 - 75 lbs); bitches: 25 - 29.5
kgs (55 - 65 lbs).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault
and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in
exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and
welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional
work.
