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BREED STANDARD
General Appearance
Symmetrical and well built all over, general outline a series of
graceful curves. A strong but lissom appearance.
Characteristics
Aristocratic. Alert with appearance of strength, endurance and speed.
Temperament
Kind, even disposition.
Head and Skull
Skull of medium breadth, in proportion to length of foreface, stop
well defined, pronounced occipital bone. Nose and eye rims dark, but may be lighter
in the case of a lemon and white coloured dog. Nostrils wide, soft and moist. Muzzle
somewhat concave, ending on level with nostrils, giving a slightly dish-
Eyes
Same distance from occiput as from nostrils, bright and kindly in expression.
Either hazel or brown according to colour of coat. Neither bold nor staring, not
looking down the nose.
Ears
Leathers thin, set on fairly high, lying close to head, of medium length, slightly
pointed at tips.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth
closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Long, muscular, slightly arched, springing cleanly from shoulders and free from
throatiness.
Forequarters
Shoulders long, sloping and well laid back. Chest just wide enough for
plenty of heart room. Brisket well let down, to level with elbows. Forelegs straight
and firm, with good oval bone, with back sinews strong and visible. Knee joint flat
with front leg and protruding very little on inside. Pasterns lengthy, strong and
resilient. Slightly sloping.
Body
Well sprung ribs carried well back gradually falling away at strong muscular
and slightly arched loins. Short-
Hindquarters
Very muscular. Well turned stifles. Good expanse of first and second
thigh. Hocks well let down.
Feet
Oval, well knit, arched toes, well cushioned.
Tail
Medium length, thick at root, tapering gradually to a point. Well covered with
close hair, carried on a level with back, with no upward curl. In movement, tail
should lash from side to side.
Gait/Movement
Smooth, covering plenty of ground. Driving hind action, elbows neither
in nor out. Definitely not a hackney action.
Coat
Fine, short, hard and evenly distributed, perfectly smooth and straight with
decided sheen.
Colour
Usual colours are lemon and white, orange and white, liver and white, and black
and white. Self colours and tricolours are also correct.
Size
Desirable heights at withers: dogs: 63-
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the
seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion
to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s
ability to perform its traditional work.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into
the scrotum.
