Well muscled and rather pronounced. Planted high, rather thick at the base, tapering evenly to the end, not very long, carried in a saber blade fashion, furnished with hair more at the end than at the base. Rather wide, slightly bent, never completely straight. In order to differentiate between the two breeds, and to preserve the integrity of the Fauve de Bretagne, whose primary color is fauve, we see this definite mention against this color in the French standard. In addition, on this form, is marked Apte, Inapte, Ajourne.
Apte means it can be shown and is passed for breeding.
Ajourne means it must be brought back in 6 months for reconsideration. In this case the dog may be too thin, too fat or the judge may not be able to open its mouth for examination. General Consideration of Non-Confirmation Lack of type Size exceeding the established limits of the standard. Any trace of removal of dewclaws. Too long in head.