Appearance: Large, upstanding, tall, powerfully built, livestock guarding dog with broad strong head and dense double coat. Must have size and stamina. Capable of great speed.
Temperament: Steady & bold without aggression, naturally independent, very intelligent & tractable. Proud & confident. Loyal & affectionate to owners, but wary of strangers when mature.
Characteristics: An active breed originally used as a guard dog for sheep; hard working; capable of enduring extremes of heat and cold.
Colour: Any colour, but gernerally Fawn or Cream with a Black mask.