Weight: Male: 85-135, Female: 80-115 Lbs,

 

Height:  Male: 24-27, Female: 22-25 inches

 

Color:  Black with Mahogany markings

 

Type of Coat:  Outer coat throughout body is straight, sometimes coarse, dense and medium length.  Undercoat exists through neck and thighs.

 

Care:  Claws should be kept short and ears cleaned often.  Rubber glove or brush should be used during their time of shedding to remove dead hairs.

 

Character:  This breed is a spirited, devoted, and obedient dog.  They have a watchful and protective instinct which attributes to their common use as watch dogs.