Low, hound-like ear set to be faulted. Nose - black or brownish black, though fading to a lighter shade in cold weather not serious. Pink nose or one seriously lacking in pigmentation to be faulted. Teeth - scissors bite, in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors. Undershot or overshot bite is a disqualification.
Obvious gaps are serious faults.
Neck, Topline, Body - Neck medium long, merging gradually into well laid back shoulders, giving sturdy, muscular appearance. Backline -and level from withers to slightly sloping croup, whether standing or moving. Sloping backline, roach or sway back, flat or steep croup to be faulted. Body -well balanced,short coupled, deep through the chest. Chest -between forelegs at least as wide as a man's closed hand including thumb, with well developed forechest.