The legs are very strong, straight, of moderate length and are set well under. The elbows should be directly under the withers when viewed from the side. The shoulders are moderately laid back. The pasterns are strong, neither steep nor down. The feet are neither so long as the foot of the hare, nor so round as that of the cat. The toes are well split-up and the nails are black. Dew claws are generally removed.

The strong, powerful hindquarters have a moderate bend of stifle and short hocks perpendicular to the ground. The legs are parallel when viewed from behind. Hindquarters are in balance with the forequarters. Thighs and buttocks are full and muscular.

The coat is fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither hard not woolly.

The colours are silver fawn, apricot fawn, or black. The silver or apricot fawns shuld be decided so as to make the contrast complete between the colour and the trace and the mask. Black to be glossy, jet black.

The markings are clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks, thumb mark or diamond on forehead, and the back trace should be as black as possible. The mask is black. The more intense and defined it is the better. The trace is a black line extending from the occiput to the tail.

Viewed from the front, the forelegs should be carried well forward, showing no weakness in the pasterns, the paws landing squarely with the central toes straight ahead. The rear action should be strong and free through hocks and stifles, with no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. The hind legs should follow in line with the front. There is a SLIGHT natural convergence of the limbs both fore and aft. A SLIGHT roll of the hind quarters typifies the gait which should be free, self-assured and jaunty.

This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness. great charm, dignity and an out-going, loving disposition.

Wry mouth, teeth or toungue showing. White anywhere but on the chest. The white not to be larger than a dime.