Standard

GENERAL APPEARANCE: SDD is strong dog, neither chunky nor lightweight, with big bones. It is very functional dog. SDD is persistent who can take any wheather conditions. They are very brave.

CHARACTER: SDD is unsurpassed guardian of people and property and a good family dog. It has to be very loyal to his master and distrustful of strangers. His figure shows the extraordinary strength and high intelligence. His temper is stable and SDD makes decisions that are most apropriate in particular situation.

HEAD (GLAVA): Strong, broad between the ears, with a solid well defined stop, moderately long muzzle, very powerful and strong, never pointed, with very strong jaws. Nose black with relatively large openings. Fleshy lips but not too loose.

Teeth (ZUBI): Very strong, with a healthy teeth. The most desirable is a scissor bite.

Eyes (OČI): Medium size, dark or little lighter eye if it matches with the color of the coat.

Ears (UŠI): drooping, triangular, medium size, hanging close to the head.

NECK (VRAT): Moderately long, very muscular and powerful.

Back (LEĐA): Straight, right, slightly longer than the height of the dog, very powerful and strong.

Chest (GRUDNI KOŠ): Broad and deep, with well developed forechest and well sprung ribs. The chest should be broad.

Forelegs (PREDNJE NOGE): Straight and not too close together, leg bones are very strong.

Pawns (ŠAPE): Round, moderately large, tightly closed.

Hind legs (ZADNJE NOGE): Seen from behind the hind legs are straight and not placed too closely, thigh very powerful and strong.

HAIR : Very thick and protects the dog from all weather conditions of medium length, the undercoat should not come through the top coat.

Croup (Sapi): The medium length, not too downcast.

COLOR: Serbian defensive dog appears in several colors: black, yellow, gray, black and brindle, gray-brindle, honey color. Whiteness are allowed up to 30% on the head and feet. Sheath of the dog can not be with whiteness.

STOMACH: The stomach does not stand out, closing the bottom line of dog. Round and loose bellies are sign of inadequate nutrition.

Size: The size of the male is 25 inches to 29 inches and females 23 inches to 27 inches.

Elbow: The elbow is free in movement, it is not too tight and close to the body. Should provide long step.

Weight: Males from 121 pounds to 154 pounds, females from 88 pounds to 132 pounds.

Loins (PRSA): The loins are straight, strong and muscular.

DISADVANTAGES: whippety dogs, light weight, no power, under strong head, pointed muzzle, overshot and undershot bite, canines hitting the gums, ears erect, slightly muscular, short neck, narrow chest, sagged back, dewclaws on their feet, more than 30 % white, white on the back, too long and too short hair, timidity, different eyes.