Pups tails docked to half-length. Strong and well muscled. Compact and strong with rounded pads. Front feet to turn out slightly from pasterns. Free, not hackneyed.
Covers ground effortlessly with good drive behind.
Medium length, of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be tidied to present a neat outline. Wheaten, from a light wheaten colour to a golden reddish shade. Puppies may be born coloured Blue, Wheaten, or Reddish. Lighter coloured pups usually have an inky blue mask, and there may also be a streak of Blue down the back, on the tail, and on the ears.