TICA STANDARDS

About This Breed

The body is medium length, hard and muscular with broad rounded chest and full round abdomen. The rump is well rounded and muscular. Back line rises just behind the shoulder blades to accommodate longer back legs when standing. Boning is medium. The neck is medium in length, rounded, well muscled, with a slight arch. Allowance to be made for heavy musculature in adult males.

This breed has a strong, well developed chin forming perpendicular line with upper lip.
The legs are medium in proportion to the body. They are sturdy and well muscled with rear legs being slightly longer than the front. Paws are oval with well-knuckled toes; five in front and four behind. The paw pads are thick, giving the appearance of walking on cushions.
Their tails are slender, flexible, and long while maintaining proportion to body length. Whip-like, tapering to a fine point.