General Conformation and Appearance:The appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square; the height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers, equalling the length measured horizontally from the forechest to the rear projection of the upper thigh.

Height:Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27 l/2 inches; Bitches: 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25 l/2 inches. Length of head, neck and legs in proportion to length and depth of body. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert,fearless, loyal and obedient.

Head: Long and dry, resembling a blunt wedge in both frontal and profile views. When seen from the front, the head widens gradually toward the base of the ears in a practically unbroken line. Cheeks flat and muscular. Lips lying close to jaws. Jaws full and powerful, well filled under the eyes.

Eyes: Almond shaped, moderately deep set.

Ears: Normally cropped and carried erect. Upper attachment of the ear is on a level with the top of the skull.

Neck> Well muscled and proudly carried. Well arched, with nape of neck widening gradually toward body.

Body: Back, short, firm, of sufficient width and muscular at the loins. extending in a straight line from withers to the slightly rounded croup.

Chest: Broad with forechest well defined. Ribs: well sprung from the spine, but flattened in lower end to permit elbow clearance.

Tail Docked at approximately the second joint, appears to be a continuation of the spine and is carried only slightly above the horizontal when the dog is alert.

Gait Free, balanced and vigourous, with good reach in the forequarters and good driving power in the hindquarters.

Coat, Colour, Markings: Coat: Smooth haired, short, hard, thick and close lying. Invisible gray undercoat on neck permissible.Allowed Colours: Black, red, blue and fawn (Isabella). Markings Rust, charply defined, appearing above each leye and on muzzle, throat and forechest, on all legs and feet and below tail.Nose Solid black on black dogs, dark brown on red ones, dark gray on blue ones, dark tan on fawns. White patch on chest, not exceeding 1/2 square inch, permissible.