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Some measure of reserve and dignity may be expected in the mature
dog. His intelligence, tractability, and eager disposition make him an

agreeable companion and willing worker.

HEAD

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Of medium size and in proportion to the body; sligthly

rounded on top and tapering from the widest point to the eyes.
Stop : Well defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black in gray, tan or black dogs; liver in copper dogs; may be

flesh-coloured in pure white dogs. The pink-streaked « snow nose »
is acceptable.
Muzzle : Of medium length and of medium width, tapering gradually
to the nose, with the tip neither pointed nor square. The bridge of the

nose is straight from the stop to the tip.
Lips : Well pigmented and close fitting.

Jaws/Teeth : Closing in a scissor bite.
Eyes : Almond shaped, moderately spaced and set a trifle obliquely.
Eyes may be brown or blue in colour; one of each or particoloured
are acceptable.

Expression : Keen, but friendly, interested and even mischievous.
Ears : Of medium size, triangular in shape, close fitting and set high

on the head. They are thick, well furred, slightly arched at the back,
and strongly erect, with slightly rounded tips pointing straight up.

NECK : Medium in length, arched and carried proudly erect when
dog is standing. When moving at a trot, the neck is extended so that
the head is carried slightly forward.

BODY :
Back : Straight and strong, with a level topline from withers to croup.

Of medium length, neither cobby nor slack from excessive length.
Loin : Taut and lean, narrower than the rib cage, and with a slight
tuck-up.

FCI-St. N° 270 / 24.01.2000

http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/270g05-en.pdf