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General Appearance: An active, bright medium sized
dog showing an intelligent expression. Power without lumber and
raciness without weediness.
Characteristics: Optimistic and friendly; full
of enthusiasm - demonstrated by the tail wagging (the only breed
standard to mention this!)
Temperament: Confident and kind.
Head and Skull: A long and nicely rounded head
with a flat skull that is broad, but with a slight stop between
the eyes. A good-sized nose with open nostrils. Jaws are long and
strong.
Eyes: Medium sized round prominent eyes of dark
brown/hazel colour with an intelligent expression.
Ears: Close to the side of the head and well set.
Mouth: Strong jaws with perfect, regular and complete
scissor bite (upper teeth closely overlap the lower teeth and square
to the jaws). Teeth are sound and strong.
Neck: Head is well set in the neck, long and free
from throatiness. Symmetrically set and obliquely placed in the
shoulders which runs well into the back.
Forequarters: Chest is deep and broad with a well-defined
brisket. The elbows should move evenly and cleanly. The forelegs
are straight.
Body: Flat foreribs with a body that is well ribbed
up showing a gradual spring and well arched in the centre though
lighter towards the quarters. Loin is short and square.
Hindquarters: A muscular dog, with a moderate
bend of stifle and hock. Should stand true all round.
Feet: Soles should be thick and strong and the
feet should be round and strong with close toes that are well arched.
Tail: A gaily-carried tail that is short, straight
and well set.
Gait/Movement: Seen from the front and rear the
dog should be free and flowing, straight and true.
Coat: A fine to medium dense texture, being as
flat as possible. The legs and tailcoat should be feathered.
Colour: Black or liver.
Size: Male - 58 - 61 cms 23 - 35 kgs. Female -
56 - 59 cms 25 - 34 kgs
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