Breed Description:
Size: Between 10 or 11 inches at shoulder for dogs, bitches slightly smaller. 13-16 pounds. Coat/Color: Hard, straight, double coated, dense (not silky or cottony); comes in all colors, including blue and liver. Head not quite flat, but not domed or apple-headed (as with a Tzu); dark brown eyes with almond shape unlike the Tzu who has larger, rounder eyes with a kind of bug- or pop-eyed appearance. Tail: Carried well over the back in a screw; may be a kink at the end; well feathered.
Feet: Round and cat-like with good pads; well feathered. They feel large in comparison with a Tzu, who will have narrower, smaller feet.