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A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the Kennel Club website for details of any such current issues. If a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure.

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Interim

General Appearance
Parti-coloured dog with a nearly square body with length slightly more than height at shoulders. High head carriage.

Characteristics
Temperament Friendly, good natured and alert.

Head and Skull
Length of skull about equal to muzzle with a moderate stop. Muzzle not too deep, lips tight-fitting, well filled under the eye. Nose black.

Eyes
Deep brown, almond-shaped, alert expression.

Ears
Medium sized, set just above eye level; pendant, hanging close to the cheeks. Long feathered, dark tips preferred.

Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaw.

Neck
Short and well muscled.

Forequarters
Shoulders well laid back. Forelegs straight; not too heavily feathered.

Body
Strong, level back, deep chest with good spring of rib.

Hindquarters
Strong and broad, flanks well rounded, stifle slightly angulated, feathered to mid-thigh.

Feet
Small and tight. Slightly hare shaped.

Tail
Carried on level with back or slightly above; not curled, reaching the hock. Well feathered with white plume.

Gait/Movement
Jaunty and springy.

Coat
Medium long, slightly waved or straight; not curled, close fitting. Hair not too fine, well developed undercoat.

Colour
Clear orange-red coloured patches on white. White blaze preferred.

Size
Height: 35-40 cms (14-16 ins).

Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be regarded as a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree, 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.

Last Updated - December 2008

Glossary of Canine Terms

Some links to health information and resources that may be relevant to this breed:

Veterinary screening schemes - The Kennel Club operates these with the British Veterinary Association.

DNA screening schemes - detect disease-causing mutations in a number of breeds.

Current Accredited Breeder Scheme health screening requirements and recommendations - for Kennel Club Accredited Breeders show what is required and recommended for the sire and dam of any litter of this breed bred by a Kennel Club Accredited Breeder.

Breed Watch - a tool aimed at dog show judges and exhibitors to highlight and tackle any current concerns in a breed

Health Test results Finder Tool - access results of any official KC health testing scheme for Kennel Club registered dogs

2004 Purebred Dog Health Survey Results - Individual summaries are available where the breed response rate was greater than 15%.

Recommended Reading

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Kennel Club Breed Standards Kennel Club Breed Standards are available for most breeds indicating the qualities which competition judges normally take into account and the standard or model which breeders endeavour to achieve. The Breed Standards can be purchased by group.

Breed Clubs and Societies

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