General Appearance:   That of an active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in it's movements, strongly but not heavily built, standing well forward on it's forelegs, deep in the ribs, well coupled with strong hindquarters and well presenting a well-proportioned build with a medium length of back, having a hard, weather-resisting coat; head shorter and wider than any other terrier and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression.
 

Head: Skull:  Broad in proportion to length with a decided stop and well furnished with
                 hair on the top of the head, which may be somewhat softer than the body coat.

                 Muzzle:  Strong but not too long or heavy.

                 Teeth:  Strong but not too long or heavy.  Large, with mouth neither overshot nor
                 undershot.

                Nose:  Black

                Eyes:  Set wide apart, rather sunken, with shaggy eyebrows, medium in size,
                hazel or dark hazel in color, depending on body color, with a keen terrier expression.

                Ears:  Small, pointed, well carried erectly, set wide apart on the side of the head.
                Free on long hairs.
 

Tail:   In proportion to head, well furnished with hair but not feathers.  Carried gaily but must not curl over back.  Set on at back level.
 

Body:  Well muscled, strong, active body with well-sprung ribs, coupled to strong hindquarters, with a level back of medium length, giving an impression of strength and activity without heaviness.
 

Shoulders, Legs, Feet:  A sloping shoulder, medium length of leg, good but not too heavy bone; forelegs should not be out at the elbows, and be perfectly straight, but forefeet may be slightly turned out.  Forefeet larger than hind feet.  Legs must be covered with hard hair.  Pads should be thick and strong and the dog should stand well up on it's feet.
 

Coat:   Hard and weather-resistant.  Must be double-coated with profuse harsh outer coat and short, soft, close furry undercoat.
 

Color:  May be any color except white.  dark ears, muzzle and tail tip are desirable.
 

Ideal Size:    Involves the weight, the height at the withers and length of body.  Weight for bitches, 13 pounds; for dogs, 14 pounds.  Height at the withers - bitches 9 1/2 inches; dogs 10 inches.  Length of body from 14 1/2 to 15 pounds from the front of the chest to the back of the hindquarters.  The dog must be of balanced proportions and appear neither leggy nor to low to the ground; and neither too short nor too long in the body.  Weight and measurements are for matured dogs at two years of age.  Older dogs may weigh slightly in excess and growing dogs may be under these weights and measurements.
 

Condition:  Dogs should be shown in good harsh flesh, well muscle and neither too fat nor too thin.  Should be in full coat with plenty of head furnishings, be clean, combed, brushed, and tidied up on the ears, tail, feet and general outline.  Should move freely and easily on a loose lead, should not cringe on being handled, should stand up on their toes and show with a marked terrier characteristics.
 

Faults:

1)  Skull:                Too narrow in skull.

2)  Muzzle:            Too long and heavy a fore face; mouth overshot or undershot.

3)  Eyes:                Too large, prominent, yellow, ringed are all objectionable.

4)  Ears:                Too large, round at points, set too close together, set too high on the head;
                               heavily covered with hair.

5)  Legs & Feet:    Too light or too heavy bone.  Crooked forelegs or out at elbow.
                               Thin ferrety feet; feet let down on the heel or too open and spread.
                               Too high or too low on the leg.

6)  Body:                Too short a back and compact a body, hampering quickness of
                               movement and turning ability.  Too long, weedy and snaky a body,
                               giving an impression of weakness.  Tail set too low.  Back not
                               level.

7)  Coat:                 Open coats, blousy coats, too short or dead coats, lack of sufficient
                               undercoat, lack of head furnishings, lack of hard hair on the legs.
                               Silkiness or curliness.  A slight wave is permissible.  

8)  Nose:                 Flesh or light colored.

9)  Color:                White on chest, feet or other parts of the body.
 

Neck:                                   Well set on, but not short.
 

Hindquarters:              Very strong.
 

Color:                                  Red, Sandy, Gray, Brindle, or nearly Black.  Dark points such
                                                  as ears and muzzle very typical.
 

Faults:                                In order to keep this breed to the best old working type, any
                                                  resemblance to a Scottish Terrier will be considered
                                                  objectionable.