Rear dewclaws must be removed. Feet are oval, compact with close knit, well arched toes. Pads are thick and resilient. Coat Hair is of medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length. The undercoat varies in quantity with variations in climate.
Hair is short and smooth on the head, ears, front of forelegs and below the hocks.
Backs of forelegs and britches are moderately feathered. There is a moderate mane and frill, more pronounced in dogs than in bitches. Non-typical coats are severe faults . The hairline of a white collar does not exceed the point of the withers at the skin. White on the head should not predominate, and the eyes must be fully surrounded by color and pigment.