In spite of his shortness of leg, in comparison with his length of trunk, he should not appear crippled, awkward, cramped in his capacity for movement, nor slim and weasel-like. In addition, his hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and small size render him especially suited for beating the bush. His figure and fine nose give him the advantage over most other breeds of sporting dogs for trailing. Excellent hunting dog for small ground game. He should be clever, lively, and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in his work, both above and below the ground.
All senses are well developed.
HEAD Viewed from above or from the side, it should taper uniformly to the tip of the nose, and should be clean cut. The bridge bones over the eyes should be strongly prominent. The nasal cartilage and tip of the nose are long and narrow. The lips are tightly stretched, well covering the lower jaw, but neither deep nor pointed. The comers of the mouth are not very marked.