Appearance: Alert and energetic, with strong muscular body, having good movement with drive. Head well proportioned to body, elongated, skull sufficiently broad, slightly rounded. Medium size, dark brown eyes. Ears hang to the side of the head. Tail coated & long.
Temperament: Loyal, affectionate, trustworthy.
Characteristics: Multi-purpose gundog, ideal for the rough shooter. Excellent nose, staying power, and works equally well on land and in water. A keen worker, easily taught.
Colour: Head solid black, white blaze, snip or star allowed. Body white or blue roan with black patches, flecked, ticked, or combination of these.
Coat: Hair long & dense, but not curly or coarse. Well feathered on front and hindlegs & on tail, more so in males than in females. Hair must lie short & smooth on the head.