Shoulders.—Oblique.
Chest.—Generally round, with back ribs shallow.
Loins.—Frequently defective from shallow back ribs.
Legs.—Straight, muscular, with elbows well let down; good, strong stifles; clean hocks.
Feet.—Small, round, cat-like; thin, and unfit for road-work.
Coat.—Like very coarse fur, with under coat furry also; face is bare of hair.
Color.—Jet black without white; pure white is allowable, also red.
Tail.—Carried over back on one side (left); heavily feathered.
Symmetry.—Of the spitz style.
Weight.—Limit, 20 pounds; 7 pounds preferred.