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Head: Medium length, box-like when viewed from the front. Rectangular when viewed from the side. Skull flat and widest at the ears. Prominent cheeks with little to no wrinkles. Head should be prominent, but not overly so. Should look powerful and quick.

Muzzle: Square, wide and deep. Large jaws, should display great strength. Bite should be scissors to one-quarter-inch undershot. Muzzle should be 35% to 42% of the total length of the head. Should have a noticeable stop at the forehead. Muzzle should be wider at the base and taper slightly to the nose.

Eyes: Round to almond shaped, any color except blue.

Nose: Wide open nostrils, black.

Neck: Muscular, slightly arched. Tapering from shoulder to head.

Shoulders: Very muscular, side sloping shoulder blades.

Back: Medium in length, sloping from rump to withers. Slightly arched at loins, which should be slightly tucked.

Hips: Very muscular, pronounced muscularity.

Stifles: Should be well angled.

The breed originally had a working scissors bite, although an undershot bite is not uncommon today and even acceptable in breed standards.

Chest: Deep brisket, wide but not too wide.

Coat color: Any color except flat black or any blue.

Weight: Not important as long as structure is sound. Any weight between 85 lb. to 105 lb. for males, 65 lb. to 90 lb. for females.

Height: 19 to 27 inches.

Working dogs will not be penalized for broken teeth, cropped ears or docked tails.

The breed is known for its wide head, conveying a look of power.