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General Impression.

Should give the impression of great strength for his size. The dog should be well put-together — muscular, but agile and graceful — and keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky — not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.

Head.

Should be of medium length, deep through. The dog should have a broad skull, with very pronounced cheek muscles and a distinct stop.

 Ears. Should be set high on the head. May be cropped or uncropped; the latter is preferred. Uncropped ears should be short and held rose or half prick. A full drop is penalized.

 Eyes. Should be dark and round, low down in the skull, and set far apart. They should not have pink eyelids.

 Muzzle. Should be of medium length and rounded on the upper side to fall away abruptly below the eyes. The jaws should be well-defined. The underjaw should be strong and have biting power. The lips should be close and even, showing no looseness. The upper teeth should meet tightly outside the lower teeth in front. The nose should be black.

Rose ears are folded back, similar to a Greyhound’s ears. Half prick ears are erect at their base and then tip forward, similar to a Fox Terrier’s. Full drop ears hang down, similar to a Beagle’s.

Neck.

Should be heavy and slightly arched, tapering from the shoulders to the back of the skull. The skin should not be loose, and the neck should be of medium length.

Shoulders.

Should be strong and muscular, with wide and sloping blades.

Back.

Should be fairly short. Should slope lightly from the withers to the rump, with a gentle, short slope at the rump to the base of the tail. The loins should be slightly tucked.

Body.

The ribs should be well-sprung, deep in the rear, and close together. The forelegs should be set rather wide apart to permit chest development. The chest should be deep and broad.

Tail.

Should be short in comparison to the dog’s size. Should be low set and taper to a fine point. Should not be curled or held over the dog’s back. Not docked.

Legs.

The front legs should be straight, with large or round bones, and the pasterns should be upright. There should be no evidence of bend in front. The hindquarters should be well-muscled, let down at hocks, and turn neither in nor out. The feet should be of moderate size, well-arched, and compact. The dog’s gait must be springy, but the dog should not roll or pace.

Coat.

Should be short, close, glossy, and stiff to the touch.

Color.

May be of any color. A solid, parti-colored, or patchwork coat is permissible, but an all-white (more than 80 percent white), black and tan, or liver-colored coat is not encouraged.

Size.

The dog’s height and weight should be in proportion with each other. A height of about 18 to 19 inches at the shoulders for males and 17 to 18 inches for females is preferable.

Faults.

In a competition, faults are characteristics that are penalized. They include the following:

 A Dudley nose

 Light or pink eyes

 A tail that is too long or badly carried

 An undershot or overshot mouth

A Dudley nose means a light pink nose.