Bitches should not be under 62cm. The fur is natural and course with strongly developed lighter color undercoat. On the head and on the front sides of the limbs, the hair is shorter and close fitting. The long hair forms a type of mane on the haunch. Well developed pants especially on the backside of the leg are feathers.
Long hair covers the entire tail giving it a thick and bushy appearance.
Shorthaired - Thick relatively sort hair without mane. No feathers on the haunch, underside of the leg or tail. A variety which is a cross between the above mentioned types. Long haired but without mane, feathers on the haunch, underside and without the bushy tail. Color - Various grays, mostly light to rust colored tones.