The breed is intelligent, brave, calm, eager to learn and quite faithful. Tendency to shepherd is innate in the breed. It is suitable as a shepherd dog, country house dog and watch dog. Nose is preferably black.
Lips are tight.
For the present ears with slack tops are also permited. Neck is medium long, strong and covered with thick coat. Elbows are on the same level as the lowest edge of the brisket. Paws are considerably high, rather oval than round, covered with thick coat. Body is firm.