Simplified standard

ORIGIN: Previously -USSR, currently -Russia.
GROUP: Mastiff.
HEIGHT: 64 72 cm (25-28 in).
WEIGHT: 45–72kg (100-160 lbs).
COAT: Medium length and thick; light fringing on a head.
COLOUR: Preferred –red and white with black mask.
HEAD: Massive and powerful.
EYES: Dark brown, medium size, set to front.
EARS: Medium size, set high, drop to side of head.
MUZZLE: Wide and well tapered.
NOSE: Black.
BITE: Scissor or level.
NECK: Strong, carried erect.
TOPLINE: Level.
CHEST: Well arched, moderately deep and wide.
BODY: Mighty and tall.
LEGS: Strong, very muscular.
FEET: Broad with strong toes.
TAIL: Plumed, carried curved and up.
MOVEMENT: Strong and driving, yet very agile.
TEMPERAMENT: Protective and aloof with strangers.