Skull The skull should be very large, and in circumference, in front of the ears, should measure at least the height of the dog at the shoulders. Viewed from the front, it should appear very high from the corner of the lower jaw to the apex of the skull, and also very broad and square. Viewed at the side, the head should appear very high, and very short from the point of the nose to occiput. The forehead should be
Temperament The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be paci fi c and digni fi ed. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
Influence of sex In comparison of specimens of di ff erent sex, due allowance should be made in favor of
the bitches, which do not bear the characteristics of the breed to the same degree of perfection and grandeur as do the dogs.
fl at (not rounded or domed), neither too prominent nor overhanging the face.
Bite The jaws should be massive, very broad, square and “undershot,” the lower jaw projecting considerably in front of the upper jaw and turning up. The teeth should be large and strong, with the canine teeth or tusks wide apart, and the six small teeth in front, between the canines, in an even, level row.
Topline There should be a slight fall in the back, close behind the shoulders (its lowest part), whence the spine should rise to the loins (the top of which should be higher than the top of the shoulders),
Feet The feet
should be moderate in size,
thence curving again more suddenly to the tail, forming an arch (a very distinctive feature of the
compact and fi rmly set. Toes compact, well split up, with high knuckles and very short stubby nails. The front feet
Size The size for mature
breed), termed “roach back” or,
may be straight or slightly out- turned.
dogs is about 50 pounds; for mature bitches about 40 pounds.
more correctly, “wheel-back.”
Gait The style and carriage are peculiar, his gait being a loose-jointed, shu ffl ing, sidewise motion, giving the characteristic “roll.”The action must, however, be unrestrained, free and vigorous.
Shoulders The shoulders should be muscular, very heavy, widespread and slanting outward, giving stability and great power.
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