It is heavily boned, and has well developed muscles. Its skin is thick and elastic, and without wrinkles. The breed is energetic, alert, and fearless. The breed is capable of great endurance and is adaptable to a wide range of climates, including harsh conditions. It is capable of being trained to a variety of tasks, and must be kept well exercised and fit.
Males are masculine and larger, stronger, bulkier and more powerful than bitches.
The height, at the withers, equals the body length, from the forechest to the rear projection of the upper thigh. All faults are to be penalized according to the degree of deviation from the ideal. Weak muscle structure. The broad head is in harmonious proportion to the body. The skull is flat.