Neck.—Short, strong, full, and stiffly arched.
Shoulders and Chest.—Shoulders muscular, sloping; chest deep and broad.
Back.—Short, straight, strong; loins powerful and well drawn up.
Legs and Feet.—Fore legs perfectly straight, well under body, good bone. Hind legs strong; hocks well let down. Feet small, cat-like; nails black.
Hind Quarters.—Fine compared to fore parts, muscular, well developed; rump well rounded; tailless.
Coat.—Black, abundant, dense, harsh; smooth on head, ears, and legs; lying close on back and sides; erect and thick around neck, forming a mane and frill; well feathered on thighs.
Weight.—About 12 pounds.
Defects.—White hairs are objected to.
Disqualifying Points.—Drop or semi-erect ears.