Nose other than black is a disqualification,- except in the case of the lighter colored dogs, where a lighter colored nose is acceptable but not desirable. Flews- black, thick and broad, hanging over the lower jaw at the sides, meeting the underlip in front and covering the teeth, which are not seen when the mouth is closed. The underjaw is deep, square, broad, undershot and well turned up. The neck is thick and well arched with loose skin at the throat. The body is short and well rounded.
Forelegs are short, stout, straight, muscular and set wide apart.
Dewclaws may be removed. Feet- are moderate in size, compact and firmly set. Toes compact, well split up, with high knuckles and short stubby nails. Hind legs are strong and muscular, longer than the forelegs, so as to elevate the loins above the shoulders. Hocks well let down.