- Height: Males: 24–27 inches (61–69 cm); Females: 22–25 inches (56–63 cm)
- Weight: Males: 95–135 pounds (43–61 kg); Females: 85–115 pounds (39–52 kg)
- Coat: Short, dense, and black with mahogany-brown markings on the cheeks, above the eyes, on the chest, and legs.
- Body: Muscular and powerful with a broad chest, strong back, and well-developed shoulders.
- Head: Large and broad with a strong jaw and pronounced cheekbones.
- Ears: Medium-sized and triangular, hanging close to the head.
- Tail: Docked to a length of about 12 inches (30 cm) or naturally short.