Type and quality are of greater importance than weight, and a smaller dog that is sturdy and well proportioned should not be penalized. Proportion-Square, as measured from point of shoulder to rearmost projection of upper thigh and from withers to ground. Substance-Thickset, compact with good balance. Head very important feature. An almost human expression.
Eyes set well apart, very large, black, prominent, and well open.
The eyelashes long and black. Eyelids edged with black. Ears small and set rather high on the head. May be shown cropped or natural. If natural they are carried semi-erect.