Appearance: Large sized body. Squarish shaped head, eyes can be blue or brown & covered by their long coat. Ears are long & hang to the side of the head.
A strong, compact-looking dog of great symmetry; absolutely free of legginess; profusely coated all over. All round he is a thick-set, muscular, able-bodied dog, with a most intelligent expression, free of all Poodle or Deerhound character.
Temperament: Protective, alert, faithful and gentle.
Characteristics: The dog stands lower at the shoulders than the loin. When walking or trotting has a characteristic ambling or pacing movement. His bark should be loud with a peculiar “pot-casse” ring in it.