Back is strong, straight and considerably broad and strong at shoulders. Hockjoint is defined, but not sharp. Dewclaws are permitted for the present. FEET - Are considerably high, oval rather than round, covered with thick coat. COAT - Is plentiful.
Outer coat is long and coarse.
Undercoat is soft and thick. On the head and on the front parts of legs hair is shorter. All colours are allowed, but the main colour must dominate. Marks differing from the main colour are permitted on head, neck, chest, legs and on the tip of the tail. NOTE - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.