General Appearance.—Large and muscular, strongly but elegantly built; movements easy and graceful; not so heavy as the mastiff, nor too much of the greyhound type.
Head.—Long, very little indentation between eyes; skull not too broad; muzzle broad, strong, and blunt; cheek muscles well developed; nose large, bridge arched; lips blunt, not hanging too much over the sides; lower jaw slightly projecting. Eyes small, round, deeply set, sharp expression. Ears small, greyhound-like, usually cropped.
Neck.—Rather long, strong and muscular, well arched, no dewlap.
Chest.—Not too broad, very deep in brisket.
Back.—Not too long; loins arched.
Stern.—Reaching to hocks, strong at root, ending fine with a slight curve; should never curve over the back.
Belly.—Well drawn up.
Fore Quarters.—Shoulders sloping; elbows well under, straight; legs heavy-boned, strong, and quite straight.
Hind Quarters.—Thighs muscular; hocks well let down, as in the greyhound.