The catlike movement and a reserved personality are some of the features of all Sage Koochee dogs, but it is the Sage Rama that exhibits these traits the most. The males are quite rugged and powerful, having slightly more substantial heads, while the females have a much gentler build and narrower muzzles. The body is lean and well-muscled, with strong legs and a deep chest. The tail is usually docked and the ears can be cropped.

The breed's dense coat is short and rich with undercoat, coming in a number of colours, usually solid fawn, white-based bicoloured and even tricoloured. Average height is around 28 inches.