Overall appearance, balance, gait and purpose to be given more emphasis than any of his component parts. No heaviness in flews. Removal of whiskers is permitted but not preferred. Low, hound-like ear set to be faulted. Pink nose or one seriously lacking in pigmentation to be faulted.
Obvious gaps are serious faults.
Sloping backline, roach or sway back, flat or steep croup to be faulted. Ribs, long and well sprung but not barrel shaped, extending well towards hindquarters. Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed, but are normally left on. Splayed or hare feet to be faulted. Cow-hocks, spread hocks, and sickle hocks to be faulted.