Low, hound-like ear set to be faulted. N ose 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. T eeth 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.
B ack line strong and level from withers to slightly sloping croup, whether standing or moving. Sloping back line, roach or sway back, flat or steep croup to be faulted. B ody well balanced, short coupled, deep through the chest. Chest between forelegs at least as wide as a man's closed hand age including thumb, with well developed fore chest. Brisket extends to elbow.