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Indicative Breed Standard
General Appearance
Strong, powerful, muscular, robust and lean.
Characteristics
Attentive with jaunty bearing.
Temperament
Docile and gentle.
Head and Skull
Long, angular; occiput pronounced. Well developed zygomatic arch. Slight stop. Nose flesh-coloured or chestnut. Wide nostrils.
Eyes
Oval, neither deep set nor protruding. Shades of amber. Intelligent, attentive expression.
Ears
Well developed, supple, slightly rounded tip. Set rather forward, slightly higher than eye level, carried close to cheek. Leathers extend to end of muzzle.
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
Short in proportion to body. Powerful. Slight dewlap.
Forequarters
Shoulders long, sloping, muscular and well laid back. Forelegs straight, firm, held close to chest; elbows well tucked in.
Body
Well sprung ribs, good depth of brisket. Back strong.
Hindquarters
Long, well muscled. Hocks well let down.
Feet
Sturdy, oval feet. Slightly extended toes, covered in fine, short hair. Single dew claws preferred, double accepted.
Tail
Medium length, strong at base, slightly tapered. Carried below horizontal at rest; slightly raised when dog is moving.
Gait/Movement
Strong, smooth and driving. Parallel movement fore and aft; no hackney action.
Coat
Fine, dense, short and glossy.
Colour
Orange and white, orange roan, chestnut and white or chestnut roan.
Size
Height at withers: 55-67 cms (21½-26½ ins).
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