NCIt definition : A sturdy, medium-sized, squarely proportioned herding dog with a bushy tail carried
curled over the back when the dog is alert. The ears have a broad base and a rounded
tip, and are set high. The straight, harsh, double coat lies flat and may be solid
black, brown, and white, or in a patched pattern of white with black or brown. The
average height range is 19-24 inches and weight is 35-55 pounds.;