Well set on a short, thick neck. Set level and far apart, giving a sweet expression to the face. Good muscle tone with no evidence of obesity. Large or medium in size. Quality the determining consideration rather than size.
Hind legs are straight when viewed from behind.
Toes carried close, five in front and four behind. Carried without a curve and at an angle lower than the back. Of fine texture, glossy and full of life. Long all over the body, including the shoulders. The ruff immense and continuing in a deep frill between the front legs.