Head / Eyes :

Head medium length skull broad between the ears.

Size: Medium
Shape: Almond
Colour: Dark brown

Mouth :

Strong teeth complete dentition with scissor bite.

Neck :

Fair Length, Strong,Round, Very muscular. 

Forequarters :

Shoulders well laid back elbows well let down legs straight and muscular with
plenty of bone and substance.

General / Body : 

Above average size stalwart dog correctly proportioned, compact and powerful form.

Chest roomy, broad and deep with well sprung ribs, back straight - not too long.

Hindquaters :

Upper thigh not too short broad and strong muscled, lower thigh well muscled at top
strong and sinewy below, strength and soundness of hock highly desirable.

Feet :

Strong round and compact with toes well arched toenails short dark and strong.

Coat / Colour :

Consist of top coat and undercoat long or excessively wavy coat highly undesirable. Black with clearly

defined markings either rich tan or mahogany not exceeding 10% of body colour.

Tail :

Should be strong and not set too low docking outlawed in SA.

Ears / Size :

Pendant, Small in proportion, Set high and far apart lying flat and close to cheek.

Height at shoulder
Dogs - 63 to 69 cm
Bitches - 58 to 63.5 cm

FCI  GRADING SCHEME

Description of grading applicable to dogs aged more than one yearprovided positioning is correct and radiographic quality is optimal.