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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.

Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Last Updated - March 1994

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Health Information

The Kennel Club operates health screening schemes with other organisations.  Some are clinical veterinary screening schemes and some are DNA screening schemes, which may be relevant to this breed.

The current health screening requirements and recommendations for Kennel Club Accredited Breeders of this breed show what is required and recommended for the sire and dam of any litter of this breed bred by an Accredited Breeder.

Breed specific summary results from the Purebred Dog Health Survey in 2004 are available.  Individual summaries are only 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.   The Kennel Club Illustrated Breed Standards Containing full descriptive standards for 192 breeds, as well as representation for the six Kennel Club recognised breeds that are currently without standards, this beautifully illustrated volume is a must for all dog enthusiasts. This third edition has been completely revised and updated by a panel of experts and incorporates the very latest standards for breeds in each group.

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