Appearance – Short coat, strong muscled, and very athletic.
Head – Very large, skull and muzzle is same in size and join at the stop. The stop has a deep appearance. Forehead is wider than it is high. With a flat, deep, wide skull and strong cheek muscles.
Muzzle – The muzzle appearance is very thick. Jaws are very strong, defined, and muscled. Lips are black.
Teeth – No overshot, no teeth showing – Disqualification – Overshot, wry Jaw
Eyes – Round, dark. Disqualifications – Crossed eyes
Ears – Natural, set high, rose, may drop, and be small
Forequarters – Shoulder blade laid back with a strong upper arm
Forelegs – Heavy boned, very muscular. Elbows set paralleled
Hindlegs – Thick & muscular, pasterns are straight and paralleled
Tail – Tail carried upright
Coat & Color – Soft to the touch, any color is accepted. Disqualification – Curly, wavy coat
Movement – effortless, powerful, and smooth. No paddling or crossing.
Height – Dog/male: 21”-28” Bitch/Female: 19”-26”