Neck.—Rather short and thick (without loose skin), and quite well arched.
Body.—Set moderately low, deep and quite broad at chest, well ribbed up; back quite short, not roached; loins and quarters strong.
Elbows.—Set quite low, standing neither in nor out.
Fore Legs.—Rather wide apart, straight, and well muscled.
Hind Legs.—Rather straight; quite long from stifle to hock (which should turn neither in nor out); short and straight from hock to pastern. Thighs well muscled. Hocks not too prominent.
Feet.—Small, nearly round, and turned a trifle outward; toes compact and arched.
Tail.—Moderate in length, set on low, with a moderate downward carriage, fine and tapering, devoid of fringe or coarse hair.
Color.—Any color except black, mouse, or liver; brindle and white evenly marked, and whole brindle, are colors most preferred.
Coat.—Fine in texture, short, bright, and not too hard.