Eyes.—Rather deeply set, giving the dog a very thoughtful expression.
Ears.—These should be long and well clothed with long, silky hair. Above, the ears ought to be rather narrow, but broad below, set on low down, and carried close to sides of head.
Nose.—Broad and liver-coloured, open nostrils.
Neck.—Short and strong, and the back long, strong, and level.
Shoulders and Chest.—A fairly deep chest, oblique shoulders, and well-sprung ribs are necessary.
Flat-sidedness, and "tucked up under" are decidedly faulty.
Fore-limbs.—Must be short on the leg. Arms and forearms short but well boned. Crooked fore-limbs are objectionable; turned out at elbows equally bad. There should be an abundance of feather springing from the backs of the fore-limbs, and down to the hocks, in the hind ones.
For the show bench the more feather the better.
Feet also well feathered, round and strong. The chief faults of the Sussex are: white hairs on any portion, tan markings, curly coat, too leggy, light in body, snipy head, short ears, want of feather, bad constitution, and Bloodhound expression on face.