The head is long and narrow, The wedge-shaped skull is impressive, with the top of the head slightly arched. The depression between the eyes where the muzzle and skull meet is very prominent. The ears are moderately long and wide, with the base close to the back of the head and the front edge hanging toward the cheek, showing a beautiful arc. The eyes are slightly slanted, almond-shaped, dark in color and expressive. The snout is long and slender, and the nose is large and black. The jaw is strong, the lips are tightly closed, and the teeth are curved into a scissors bite. The forelegs are short when viewed from the front and slope slightly inwards. The toes are broad and powerful, growing straight out. The pads on the feet are thick, the nails are strong and dark-colored, the thighs are of appropriate length, and the calves are short and form a right angle with the thighs. The hind limbs are upright, and the toes, pads or toenails are roughly the same as those of the forelimbs. The tail is strong, thickly furred, and tapering toward the tip. The end of the tail is thin and straight, located on the extension of the back. A flat tail is a fault.
