The nose (black portion) is full and the ridge straight. The base of the mouth is wide, the frontal portion not pointed and the lips drawn. The whiskered region is full.
TEETH
The teeth are strong and have a scissor bite.
CHEST AND STOMACH
The chest is broad. The rib cage is full. The forechest is well developed and defined. The stomach is drawn without flabbiness (tucked up).
BACK AND HIP
The back is straight and the hip is powerful.
The shoulders are well developed with proper shoulder angulation. The elbows (joint) are strong. The upper forelegs are straight, strong and thick. The pasterns (portion directly above paws) are slightly slanted. The paws are round, large, and thick, and have a firm grip.
HIND LEGS
The hind legs are well developed, springy, powerful and sturdy. The rear pasterns have proper angles and possess a strong kick or thrust. The paws are thick with a strong grip.
TAIL
The tail is thick and tightly wound. The length of the tail when extended must reach the hock joint. The types of curls are called right curl, left curl, single straight and double curl.
