HEAD--Massive, broad skull, wide and flat between the ears (not dome shaped); wide between the eyes.

NOSE--Black, broad, very short and flat.

EYES--Large, dark, prominent, round, lustrous.

STOP--Deep.

MUZZLE--Very short and broad; not underhung nor pointed; wrinkled.

MANE--Profuse, extending beyond shoulder blades, forming ruff or frill round front of neck.

SHAPE OF BODY--Heavy in front; broad chest falling away lighter behind; lion-like; not too long in the body.

COAT AND FEATHER AND CONDITION--Long, with thick undercoat; straight and flat, not curly nor wavy; rather coarse but soft; feather on thighs, legs, tail and toes, long and profuse.

COLOUR--All colours allowable, red, fawn, black, black and tan, sable, brindle, white and parti-coloured. Black masks, and spectacles round the eyes, with lines to the ears, are desirable.

LEGS--Short; fore-legs heavy, bowed out at elbows; hind-legs lighter, but firm and well shaped.

FEET--Flat, not round; should stand well up on toes, not on ankles. TAIL--Curled and carried well up on loins; long, profuse straight feather.

ACTION--Free, strong and high; crossing feet or throwing them out in running should not take off marks; weakness of joints should be penalised

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