The back is level to slightly higher on the rear, and the flancs are reasonably level. There should be no suggestion of woolliness and length. All colours should be clear and pleasing. The lightest colour is usually found on the face around the eyes, on the chin and lower jaw. The darkest colour is found on the tip of the tail.
Contrast is scored separately.
Within the markings hairs are tipped with a darker colour, while hairs in the ground colour are tipped with a lighter colour. Distinctive markings should be clearly seen from any orientation. Those on the face, legs and tail may be darker than those on the torso. Ground colour may be darker on the saddle and lighter on the underside, chin and lower jaw. Penalties should be given if spotting is faint and blurred, though it must be remembered that pale colours will show less contrast than darker ones.