GENERAL APPEARANCE: Low set, strong, sturdily built, alert and active, giving an impression of substance and stamina in a small space, outlook bold, expression intelligent and workmanlike. The movement should be free and active, elbows fitting closely to the sides, neither loose nor tied. Forelegs should move well forward, without too much lift, in unison with thrusting action of hind legs.
Head and Skull: Head to be foxy in shape and appearance, with alert and intelligent expression, skull to be fairly wide and flat between the ears; moderate amount of stop. Length of foreface to be in proportion to the skull as 3:5. Muzzle slightly tapering. Nose black.
Eyes: Well set, round, medium size, hazel in colour and blending with colour of coat.
Ears: Pricked, medium sized, slightly pointed. A line drawn from the tip of the nose through the eye should, if extended, pass through or close to, the tip of the ear.
Mouth: Teeth level, or with the inner side of the upper front teeth resting closely on the front of the under ones.
Neck: Fairly long.
Forequarters: Legs short and as straight as possible. Ample bone carried right down to the feet. Elbows should fit closely to the sides, neither loose nor tied.
Body: Of medium length, with well sprung ribs. Not short coupled or terrier like. Level top line. Chest broad and deep, well let down between the forelegs.
Hindquarters: Strong and flexible, slightly tapering. Legs short. Ample bone carried right down to the feet. Hocks straight when viewed from behind.
Feet: Oval, the two centre toes slightly in advance of the two outer ones, pads strong and well arched. Nails short.
Tail: Short, preferably natural.
Coat: Of medium length and dense; not wiry.
Colour: Self colours in Red, Sable, Fawn, Black and Tan, or with White markings on legs, chest and neck. Some white on head and foreface is permissible.
Height and Size: Dogs: 9 - 10.8 kg (20 - 24 lb). Bitches: 8.1 - 9.9 kg (18 - 22 lb).
Height from 25.4 - 30.3 cm (10 - 12 in) at shoulder.
Faults: The following are serious Faults: White on the body giving a piebald or skewbald effect, or hound like markings. Long fluffy coat, accompanied with feathering on ears and feet. Overshot or undershot mouth.
Note: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.