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.