Appearance: Large sized body. Dome shaped head, should not be wrinkled, medium size, dark almond-shaped eyes. Well feathered, pendant shaped ears hang to the side of the head. Tail long & bushy. Web-footed.
Temperament: Noble, powerful, and gentle, amendable, intelligent and fearless companion; distinguished by his friendliness. Self-assured and playful. Neither timid nor aggressive.
Colour: Lion gold, red, reddish brown, sandy (fawn or cream) and all combinations in between, always with a black mask. Black hair tips are permitted. Black must not dominate basic colour. Lighter colour on underside of tail, mane, feathering on front legs and breeches on hindlegs normal, but must not be pronounced. A small white patch or stripe on the chest and white hair on the toes tolerated.
Coat: Medium soft to hard, fairly long, lying close to body despite good undercoat. Slightly wavy but never curled. Very evident mane at throat and chest.