maddy

In the male, the perimeter of the skull measured the level of its greatest width corresponds to the
height at the withers, in females its slightly less.
Its volume and shape are the consequence of the very important development of the temporal,
supraorbital ridges, zygomatic arches,and the spacing of the branches of the lower jaw.
The upper region of the skull is slightly convex from side to side
Frontal-nasal depression of the stop is very pronounced, almost at a right angle to the muzzle.
the frontal groove is deep, diminishing toward the back of the head. The forehead dominates
the face, yet is still wider than high.

Powerful, broad, thick, rather short, upper line very slightly concave, moderately obvious folds
Its width hardly decreases towards the end of the muzzle. When seen from above it has the shape
of a square.

Jaws are very powerful and broard. Undershot bite.lower jaw must project (0.2-0.8 ins).
The incisers and canines must not be visible when the mouth is shut. The teeth are very
strong. Lower canines set wide apart and slightly curved.

   Oval and set wide apart. The space between the two inner angles of the eyelids equals about
   twice the length of the eye (opening).
   frank expression. Hazel to dark brown for a dog with a black mask, lighter colour tolarated but
   not desirable in subjects with a red mask.

   Relatively small, of a slightly darker colour than the coat.
   At its set on, the ear base is slightly raised in front but must fall back, without limpness along
   the cheeks.
   The tip is slightly rounded and must not reach much beyond the eye.

   Very strong, muscular, almost cylindrical.Enormous neck with ample skin, loose and supple.
   Average circumference equals almost that of the head.
   The dewlap, well defined, starts at the level of the throat and forms folds to the chest.

Very thick at the base. The tip does not reach below the hock. Carried low, deeply set.
Hanging at rest, generally raised from 90-120` in relation to this vertical position when the dog is active.

   Strong bone structure, legs very muscular. Elbows neither turned in nor out too much
   Forearms is straight or slightly inclined inwards in order to get closer to the medium plane,
   especially with very broad chests.
   Pasterns are powerful, slightly sloping, sometimes a little turned. Feet are strong and tight.
   Nails curved preferably pigmented. Pads well peveloped and supple.

    Chest is powerful, well ribbed up, broad, let down deeper than the elbows. Powerful forechest
    Sternal ribs rounded. Other ribs well sprung and well let down. The circumference of the chest must
    be 0.25-0.30 metres superior to the height at the withers.

   Thighs are well developed and thick, muscles visable. Stifle in parallel plane to the vertical median
   plane or slightly turned inward or outward. Lower thigh is relatively short, muscular and well let down
   Hock is short and sinewy with the angle of the hock relatively open.
   When viewed from the rear, the arallel hind legs give the impression of power, although the
   hindquarters are slightly less broad than the forequarters.

    Between 45-50 kgs (100-110 lbs). Bitches lighter than dogs.
    Males 60-68 cms in height at the withers; females 58-66 cms at the withers (23-26 ins).
    Size should be in proportion to the size of the head.