Characteristics
An ideal companion. Highly adaptable in domestic and sporting surroundings.
Temperament
Gentle, affectionate, even disposition.
Head and Skull
Long and lean, flat on top, tapering to muzzle with slight stop, rather
wide between the eyes, jaws powerful and clean-cut, nose black, in blues
a bluish colour permitted, in livers a nose of the same colour, in whites
or parti-colour a butterfly nose permissible.
Eyes
Oval, bright, expression very alert.
Ears
Rose shaped, small, fine in texture.
Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper
teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Long, muscular, elegantly arched.
Forequarters
Shoulders oblique and muscular, blades carried up to top of spine, where
they are clearly defined. Forelegs straight and upright, front not too
wide, pasterns strong with slight spring, elbows set well under body.
Body
A very deep with plenty of heart room, brisket deep, well defined, broad
back, firm, somewhat long, showing definite arch over loin but not humped.
Loin giving impression of strength and power, ribs well sprung, muscled
on back.
Hindquarters
Strong, broad across thighs, stifles well bent, hocks well let down, well
developed second thighs, dog able to stand over a lot of ground and show
great driving power.
Feet
Very neat, well split up between toes, knuckles well arched, pads thick
and strong.
Tail
No feathering. Long, tapering, when in action carried in a delicate curve
upward but not over back.
Gait/Movement
Free, hindlegs coming well under body for propulsion. Forelegs thrown
well forward low over the ground, true coming and going. General movement
not to look stilted, high stepping, short or mincing.
Coat
Fine, short, close in texture.
Colour
Any colour or mixture of colours.
Size
Height: dogs: 47-51 cms (181/2-20 ins); bitches: 44-47 cms (171/2-181/2
ins).
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.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum.
