Upper arm too short or too straight. Height from elbow to withers and elbow to ground should be approximately the same. Light bone, fiddle-front. Black pigmentation is most desirable on pads of all feet and nails, although nails may lose coloration in older dogs. Thighs are very muscular, well angulated, not set wide apart, with hock well bent, short, and parallel when viewed from the rear.
Rear legs are muscular and relatively short and sinewy.
Dewclaws may be removed. Furnishings may be somewhat softer and longer but should never give the appearance of fluff. Any open or single coat, or one which is too short. The color is white, as defined by the breed's name. Heavy wheaten color.