Judging Standards

Triangular, kite-shaped head when viewed from above. Must be wide and symmetrical. Correct (medium) snout length required; long snout and short snout are faults. Perfect bite required; underbite and overbite are disqualifications. No nose hump; correct profile has a smooth, even slope. Healthy, proportional nostril size.

Correct, proportional eye size. Eyes should not protrude beyond the head silhouette when viewed from the front. Perfect eyelashes (ciliated crests above the eyes) should be prominent and well-formed. Bulging eyes that extend past the head outline are a disqualification fault.

Crest spikes should be prominent, robust, and create a "furry" look. Spikes must extend from between the eyes to the widest point of the head. Short and slim crest spikes are a fault. "Ear" shaped crests that flare outward are a fault. Perfect dorsal length and width along the spine with consistent width. A thin dorsal that tapers to the neck or a dorsal that is too wide are faults. No pinched neck.

Robust, healthy, well-filled, proportional body. Thick, muscular, and symmetrical legs. Perfect feet with no missing toes. No hip dip and no pelvic deformities. The hip line should be smooth and continuous from body to tail base. Severe pelvic deformity is a disqualification.

Long, thick, and muscular tail. Rounded tail tip with no nips. No floppy tail; floppy tail indicates pelvic deformity and is a disqualification. A disproportionately short tail is a fault. Correct tail length should be proportional to body length.