1) Coat short and silky. Skin very pliant. Colour chestnut red; pure black; tricolor (pure black and chestnut red); or brindle (black stripes on a background of chestnut red); all with white feet, chest and tail tip.
2) Thirteen colours, or colour combinations, are permissible and recognized.
3) A medium sized, sturdy dog, of square build with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight fitting coat. His musculation, well developed, should be clean, hard and appear smooth (not bulging) under taut skin, His movements should denote energy.
Correctly name the 3 breeds, and be entered in the monthly draw for a $50.00 Starbucks or Tim Hortons card.