Fur: thick, rough, shaggy, straight. The undercoat comprises of watertight down. The head has a thick covering of hair, the ears have fur of medium length, the nape and front paws are hairy, the rump has a thicker covering of hair than the rest of the body.

Colour: various shades of grey, grey or blue. The trunk and rump are plain in colour, with or without socks. Patches are not well sought after. The head, nape, front and belly ought to be white, with or without patches. Any shades of brown are inadvisable.

Bobtails have the appearance of fluffy mascots, and are ideal companions for those lacking experience in dog breeding. Owing to the fact that they are sheepdogs, they have a very strong protective instinct. They are exceptionally friendly with relation to other animals, dogs and children, and are wholeheartedly committed to their owners, displaying much tenderness, but being almost a little too impertinent in this at times. They are very sociable, kind and intelligent, lacking in aggression and apprehension. They scare off intruders owing to their low tone of voice. They approach training and the acquisition of new commands with pleasure, treating them as good fun. They have no problems in adapting, adjusting to the lifestyle of their owners with great ease. In order to maintain their proper physical condition, they require one long walk per day, giving them the opportunity to run wild, which they love.

Bobtails have a very characteristic rocking, bear-like gait, with a slight wiggle of the rump. They always arouse a great deal of admiration, being very attractive dogs. Owing to their fur, which requires much time and effort, Bobtails are not a very common sight - their number is limited. Bobtails do not moult - shed fur remains on the dog's body, and can hence be easily removed through brushing. In order to maintain their immaculate appearance, they ought to be brushed on a regular basis, approximately one hour a week (not more!).