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Foxhound
Indicative Breed Standard
General Appearance
Well balanced, powerful and clean cut.
Characteristics
Stamina and endurance, natural ability to hunt.
Temperament
Friendly and not aggressive.
Head and Skull
Well balanced, skull flat of medium width. Muzzle long and square with large nostrils. Slight stop, moderately developed flews.
Eyes
Medium size, hazel or brown. Keen expression.
Ears
Leathers pendant, carried close to head, high set.
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, slightly arched, well developed without being coarse.
Forequarters
Shoulders well laid back, muscular without being loaded. Forelegs long, straight and well boned down to feet, pastern strong.
Body
Chest deep, ribs well sprung. Back broad and level. Strong over loins.
Hindquarters
Powerful and muscular. Stifles well bent. Hocks well let down. Well boned down to feet.
Feet
Round, tight and strong. Well padded. Nails strong. Dewclaws optional.
Tail
Well set on high. Carried gaily but never curled over back.
Gait/Movement
Free striding, tireless with the ability to gallop. Good drive behind with no indication to roll.
Coat
Short and dense. Weatherproof.
Colour
Any recognised hound colour and markings.
Size
Height: approx 58-64 cms (23-25 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.
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