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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
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 with a slight rise over strong loins.

Hindquarters
Powerful and muscular. Moderate turn of stifle. Hocks well let down. Well boned down to feet.

Feet
Round, tight and strong. Well padded. Nails strong.

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.

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

Last Updated - January 2009

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

All the below publications are available from the Online Shop.

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

There are no clubs/societies, at present, for this breed.  The only contact name(s) we have are as follows:-

• Mrs J Nolan. Tel No: 01458 250572 (Somerset)
• Mrs R Griffiths. Tel No: 01477 537146 (Cheshire)

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