The standard as set out hereunder must be interpreted chiefly from this point of view and all judges at bench shows must be encouraged to judge the exhibits chiefly from the working standpoint. The appearance is strong and powerful, well balanced and proportioned without lumber, athletic rather than racy with an aristocratic, keen and intelligent attitude. The length of the body from point of shoulder to base of tail is not shorter than the height at the point of the shoulder.
Bone is moderate in proportion to size.
The gentle expression displays a kindly, friendly attitude. The ears are set level with the eyes, well back, lying close to the head. The skull is broad in proportion to the body and domed without showing an occipital protuberance, as in the Irish Setter. The stop is good, but not exaggerated. The jaws are of equal or nearly equal length.