Eyes --- The eyes must be large and any color is acceptable. Only dogs that are free of collie eye anomaly or any other eye defect may be bred.
Ears --- His ears are set wide apart and set on the outside back edges of the skull. The ears are wedge-shaped, erect, drop or rose. The ears give the appearance of a dog that is always alert.
Forequarters --- The shoulders should be slightly sloping, wide apart, heavy and muscular without any tendency to looseness of shoulders. The feet are large, heavy, round and slightly splayed or wide with well-arched toes. His Leg bones are straight to his pasterns, which are short and strong being bent only slightly.
Feet ---- The feet are very large and wide with compact toes, well-arched pads, thick and tough. He is sure footed even when stalking. The imprints of this breeds feet are huge and spread out well to carry the heaviness of this dog. Double dewclaws on the hind legs are common.
Coat --- Shorter coats are common, however plush coats are acceptable. There is to be NO credit or deference made in this breed as to color or coat qualities.
Hindquarters ---The OTFS is broad and powerfully muscled through the thighs. His stifles are moderately bent. His hocks should be set wide apart. Parallel when viewed from the rear. The legs of the OTFS must indicate an unusual strength and tremendous propelling power. Any indication of unsoundness in legs or feet standing or moving is to be considered a serious fault and never to be bred.
Tail ---There is to be no preference to the size, length or carriage of tail. Tail is to be upright when alert.
The tail should also never go under the body or between the legs.
Color and markings --- All colors are permitted.