Nose wide, nostrils well-developed. EARS - Not large or heavy, hanging close to head and set rather far back. Forelegs well-boned and straight from elbow to ground when viewed from either front or side. BODY - Chest of good width and depth, with well sprung barrel ribs. Loins wide, short coupled and strong.
Hocks well let down, cowhocks highly undesirable.
TAIL - Distinctive feature, very thick towards base, gradually tapering towards tip, medium length, free from feathering, but clothed thickly all round with short, thick, dense coat, thus giving 'rounded' appearance described as 'Otter' tail. May be carried gaily but should not curl over back. Yellows range from light cream to red fox. Small white spot on chest permissible. NOTE - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.