Head :  Large and broad, 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 of medium to short in length.  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.
Fault :  Completely white / pink rims.

Nose :  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 to Medium in length .  Should be thick and muscular.

Chest :  Ribs should be well sprung (rounded) and the chest wide and deep.
Fault :  Too narrow in the chest.

Back :  Medium length 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 - 15 to 18 inches at the shoulder.  Females - 14 to 18 inches at the shoulder.
 

Weight :  Between 45 to 70 lbs.  No penalty for dogs above the standard weight as long as the dog is well proportioned. 

Color :  Various brindles with or without white, white (solid white not preferred),  tan,  fawn or red.  The coat should be short and smooth.

Ears :  Short either button or rose.  

Tail :  Down to hock naturally or screwed.  May be docked, of no major importance.

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