IDEAL BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Size: Males 21 to 23 1/2 inches, Females 20 to 22 inches (at the withers).
Appearance: Compact, powerful body with smooth, effortless motion.
Coat and Color:Straight, thick, smooth, medium-length coat with a soft undercoat; hair on the tail. All colors, shading from white to black.
Head: Slightly rounded skull with a gently tapered muzzle;
almond-shaped, brown, blue (or both) eyes; erect, high, triangular, rounded ears.
Tail: Long, curved, carried over the back.
Average Age span: The same as all large-med dogs 10-14 yrs any more a plus.