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Zwergschnauzer MINIATURE SCHNAUZER

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Zwergschnauzer MINIATURE SCHNAUZER

FCI Standard N° 183 / 18.04.2007/ GB

TRANSLATION: Mrs C. Seidler.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 06.03.07.

UTILISATION: House and Companion Dog

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer type.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Around the turn of the century a dwarf Schnauzer from the Frankfurt/Main area went on his way, then still described as a rough haired Zwergpinscher (Miniature Pinscher). Due to the different shapes, sizes and types and the muddle of harsh, soft and silky coat textures, it was no easy task to evolve a small dog with the appearance and the characteristic qualities of his bigger brother, the Schnauzer.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Small, strong, stocky rather than slim, rough coated, elegant. A reduced image of the Schnauzer without the drawback of a dwarfed appearance.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
Square build in which the height at the withers is nearly equal to the body length.

The length of the head (measured from the tip of the nose to the occiput) corresponds to half the length of the topline (measured from the withers to the set on of the tail).

BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENT : His nature is similar to that of the Schnauzer and is determined by the temperament and the behaviour of a small dog. Intelligence, fearlessness, endurance and alertness make the Miniature Schnauzer an agreeable house dog as well as a watch and companion dog which can be kept even in a small appartment without problems.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION
Skull : Strong, long without markedly protruding occiput. The head should be in keeping with the dog’s force. The forehead is flat, without wrinkles and parallel to the bridge of nose.
Stop: Appears well defined due to the brows

FACIAL REGION
Nose : Well developed nose leather, always black.
Muzzle : Ending in a blunt wedge. Bridge of nose straight.
Lips : Black, smoot and tight-fitting to the jaws. Corners of lips closed.
Jaws/Teeth : Strong upper and lower jaw. The complete scissor bite (42 pure white teeth according to the dentition formula), is strongly developed and firmly closing. The chewing muscles are strongly developed but the cheeks must not interfere with the reactangular shape of the head (with the beard).
Eyes: Medium sized, oval, facing foreward, dark with lively expression. Eyelids close fitting.
Ears : Drop ears, set high, V-shaped with inner edges lying close to the cheeks, evenly carried , turned forward towards temples. Folds parallel, should not be above the top of the skull..

NECK : The strong, muscular neck is nobly arched, blending smoothly into the withers.
Strongly set on, slim, nobly curved, corresponding to the dog’s force. Throat skin tight-fitting without folds.

BODY
Topline : Slightly sloping from withers towards rear.
Withers: Forming the highest point in topline.
Back: Strong, short and taut.
Loins : Short, strong and deep. The distance from the last rib to the hip is short to make the dog appear compact.
Croup : Slightly rounded and imperceptibly blending into tail set on.
Chest : Moderately broad, oval in diameter, reaching to the elbows. The forechest is distinctly marked by the point of the sternum.
Underline and belly : Flanks not too tucked up, forming a well curved line with the underside of the ribcage.

TAIL : Natural; a sabre or sickle carriage is sought after.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Seen from the front, the front legs are strong, straight and not close together. Seen from the side, the forearms are straight.
Shoulders: The shoulder blade lies close against the rib cage and is well muscled on both sides of the shoulder bone, protruding over the points of the thoracic vertebrae. As sloping as possible and well laid back, forming an angle of appr. 50° to the horizontal.
Upper arm: Lying close to the body, strong and well muscled, forming an angle of 95° to 105° to the shoulder blade.
Elbows: Close fitting, turning neither in nor out.
Forearm : Viewed from all sides, completely straight, strongly developed and well muscled.
Carpal joint: Strong, firm, barely standing out against the structure of the forearm.
Pastern : Seen from the front, vertical. Seen from the side slightly sloping towards the ground, strong and slightly springy.
Forefeet : Short and round. Toes well-knit and arched (cat foot) with short dark nails and resistant pads.

HINDQUARTERS : Standing obliquely when seen from the side, standing parallel but not close together when seen from the rear.
Upper thigh : Moderately long, broad and strongly muscled.
Stifle :Turning neither in nor out.
Lower thigh : Long, strong and sinewy, running into a strong hock.
Hock : Very well angulated, strong, firm, turning neither in nor out.
Metatarsus : Short, vertical to the ground.
Hind feet : Toes short, arched and well-knit. Nails short and black.

GAIT/MOVEMENT: Flexible, elegant, agile, free and ground covering. The forelegs swinging as far forward as possible, the hind legs, ground covering and springy, provide the necessary drive. The front leg of one side and the hind leg of the other side move forward at the same time. The back, the ligaments and the joints are firm.

SKIN : Tight fitting over the whole body.

COAT HAIR : The coat should be wiry, harsh and dense. It consists of a dense undercoat and a not too short top coat, lying close to the body. The top coat is rough and sufficiently long to allow the checking of its texture; it is neither bristly nor wavy. The hair on the limbs tends to be less harsh. Coat short on forehead and ears. Typical characteristics are the not too soft beard on the muzzle and the bushy eyebrows which slightly shade the eyes.

COLOUR
Pure black with black undercoat.
Pepper and Salt.
Black/Silver.
Pure white with white undercoat.

When breeding Pepper and Salt, the aim is a medium shading with evenly distributed, well pigmented, pepper colouring and grey undercoat. The shades from dark iron grey to silver grey are all permitted. In all colour variations there must be a dark mask, which should adapt harmoniously to the respective colour. Distinct light markings on head, chest and limbs are undesirable.
For the Black/Silver colour, the aim in breeding is a black top coat with black undercoat, white markings over the eyes, on the cheeks, at the beard, at the throat, in two divided triangles at the front of the chest, on the front pasterns, on the feet, on the inside of the hind legs and around the anus. The forehead, the neck and the outer sides of the ears should be black like the top coat.

SIZE AND WEIGHT
Height at withers Dogs and bitches between 30 and 35 cm.

Weight Dogs and bitches approximately 4 to 8 kg.

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.
Particularly:
Heavy or round skull.
Wrinkles on forehead.
Short, pointed or narrow muzzle.
Pincer bite.
Strongly protruding cheeks or cheekbones.
Light, too large or round eyes.
Low set, too long or unevenly carried ears.
Throatiness.
Dewlap, narrow crest or neck.
Too long, tucked up or soft back.
Roach back.
Croup falling away.
Tail set inclined towards head.
Long feet.
Pacing movement.
Too short, too long, soft, wavy, shaggy, silky coat.
Brown undercoat.
A black trace on the back or a black saddle.
In Black/Silver not clearly separated triangles on the chest.
Over- or undersize up to 1 cm.

SERIOUS FAULTS :
Clumsy or light build. Too low or too high on leg.
Inverse sexual type (e.g. doggy bitch).
Elbows turning out.
Straight or open hocked hindlegs.
Lower thigh too long.
Hocks turning inwards.
Rear pastern too short.
White or spotted coat in black or pepper and salt dogs.
Patchy coat in the colours black/silver and white.
Over- or undersize by more than 1 cm but less than 2 cm.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Shy, aggressive, vicious, exaggeratedly suspicious or nervous behaviour.
Malformation of any kind.
Lack of breed type.
Faulty mouth, such as over- or undershot or wry mouth.
Severe faults in individual parts, such as faults in construction, coat and colour.
Over- or undersize by more than 2 cm.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified

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

Zwergpinscher MINIATURE PINSCHER

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Zwergpinscher MINIATURE PINSCHER

FCI Standard N° 185 / 18.04.2007/ GB

TRANSLATION: Mrs C. Seidler.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Germany.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 06.03.07.

UTILISATION : House and Companion Dog.

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer type.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Miniature Pinschers were kept in large numbers around the turn of the century already and the Stud Book for 1925 records no less than 1300 entries. Like with the German Pinscher, from the numerous colour variations, only the colours black with lighter markings and solid red to red-brown were thorough-bred.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Miniature Pinscher is a reduced image of the German Pinscher without the draw-backs of a dwarfed appearance. His elegant square build is clearly visible due to his short smooth coat.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
The ratio from length to height shall make his build appear as square as possible.
The length of the head (measured fom the tip of the nose to the occiput) corresponds to half the length of the topline (measured from the withers to the set on of the tail).

BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENT : Lively, spirited, self assured and evenly tempered. These qualities make him an agreeable family and companion dog.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION
Skull : Strong, elongated without markedly protruding occiput. The forehead is flat without wrinkles, running parallel to the bridge of nose.
Stop: Slight, yet clearly defined.

FACIAL REGION
Nose: Noseleather well developed and black.
Muzzle: Ending in a blunt wedge. Bridge of nose straight.
Lips: Black, smooth and tight-fitting to the jaw. Corners of lips closed.
Jaws/Teeth : Strong upper and lower jaw. The complete scissor bite (42 pure white teeth according to the dentition formula), is strong and firmly closing. The chewing muscles are strongly developed without pronounced cheeks interfering with the smooth outline.
Eyes: Dark, oval, with black pigmented close fitting eyelids.
Ears : Prick ears ; drop ears, set high, V-shaped with the inner edges lying close to the cheeks, turned forward towards temples. Folds parallel, should not be above the top of the skull.

NECK : Nobly curved, not too short. Blending smoothly into the withers without any marked set on. Dry without dewlap or throatiness. Throat skin tight-fitting without folds.

BODY
Topline: Slightly sloping from withers towards rear.
Withers: Forming the highest point in topline.
Back: Strong, short and taut.
Loins: Strong. The distance from last rib to hip is short to make the dog appear compact.
Croup: Slightly rounded, imperceptibly blending into tail set on.
Chest: Moderately broad, oval in diameter, reaching to elbows. The forechest is distinctly marked by the point of the sternum.
Underline and belly : Flanks not too tucked up, forming a nicely curved line with the underside of the brisket.

TAIL: Natural; a sabre or sickle carriage is sought after.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Seen from the front, the front legs are strong, straight and not close together. Seen from the side, the forearms are straight.
Shoulders: The shoulder blade lies close against the ribcage and is well muscled on both sides of the shoulder bone, protruding over the points of the thoracic vertebrae. As sloping as possible and well laid back, forming an angle of appr. 50° to the horizontal.
Upper arm: Lying close to the body, strong and well muscled, forming an angle of 95° to 100° to the shoulder blade.
Elbows: Correctly fitting, turning neither in nor out.
Forearm: Strongly developed and well muscled. Completely straight seen from the front and the side.
Carpal joint: Strong and firm.
Pastern: Strong and springy. Seen from the front,vertical, seen from the side, slightly sloping towards the ground.
Forefeet: Short and round, toes well-knit and arched (cat feet), pads resistant, nails short, black and strong.

HINDQUARTERS : Standing obliquely, when seen from the side, standing parallel but not close together seen from the rear.
Upper thigh: Moderately long, broad, strongly muscled.
Stifle: Turning neither in nor out.
Lower thigh: Long and strong, sinewy, running into a strong hock.
Hock: Markedly angulated, strong, firm, turning neither in nor out.
Metatarsus : Vertical to the ground.
Hind feet: Somewhat longer than forefeet. Toes well-knit and arched. Nails short and black.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : The Miniature Pinscher is a trotter. His back remains firm and rather steady in movement. The movement is harmonious, sure, powerful and uninhibited with good length of stride. Typical of the trot is a ground covering, relaxed, fluent movement with strong drive and free front extension.

SKIN : Tight fitting over the whole body.

COAT HAIR : Short and dense, smooth, close and shiny without bald patches.

COLOUR
Self coloured : Deer red, reddish-brown to dark red brown.
Black and Tan : Lacquer black with red or brown markings.
The aim is for markings as dark, as rich and as clearly defined as possible. The markings are distributed as follows: Above the eyes, at the underside of the throat, on the pasterns, on the feet, at the inside of the hind legs and under the root of the tail. Two even, clearly separated triangles on the chest.

SIZE AND WEIGHT
Height at withers : Dogs and bitches: 25 to 30 cm.
Weight : Dogs and bitches: 4 to 6 kg.

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.
Particularly:
Clumsy or light in build. Too low or too high on leg.
Heavy or round skull.
Wrinkles on forehead.
Short, pointed or narrow muzzle.
Pincer bite.
Light, too small or too large eyes.
Ears set low or very long, unevenly carried.
Throatiness.
Too long, tucked up or soft back.
Roach back.
Croup falling away.
Long feet.
Pacing movement.
Hackney gait.
Thin coat.
Roans; black trace on the back, dark saddle and lightened or pale coat.
Over- or undersize up to 1 cm.

SERIOUS FAULTS :
Lack of sexual type (i.e. doggy bitch).
Light appearance
Apple head.
Lines of head not parallel.
Elbows turning out.
Hindlegs standing under the body.
Straight or open hocked hindlegs.
Hocks turning out.
Over- or undersize by more than 1 cm but less than 2 cm.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Shy, aggressive, vicious, markedly suspicious, or nervous
behaviour.
Malformation of any kind.
Lack of breed type.
Faults in mouth, such as over- or undershot or wry mouth.
Severe faults in individual parts, such as faults in structure, coat or colour.
Over- or undersize by more than 2 cm.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

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

Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka WEST SIBERIAN LAIKA

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Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka WEST SIBERIAN LAIKA

FCI-Standard N° 306 / 19.08.1996 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs. C. Seidler.

ORIGIN : Russia.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 03.06.1980.

UTILIZATION : Polyvalent hunting dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
Section 2 Nordic hunting dogs.
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : This breed was established by crossing the closely related Chanteisker and Mansijaker strains of Laiki with the dogs of the Russian hunters of the Northern Ural and Western Siberia. Apart from the native stock in the areas where hunting is practised, this breed is widely distributed in the middle zone of Russia, where there is a big number of these dogs producted at large breeding establishments. In quite a few hunting areas there are special kennels for the breeding of West Siberian Laiki.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size; strong and clean constitution; bone structure well developed but neither massive or nor coarse; muscles strong and well developed.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : Index of format (length of the body x 100 : height at withers) in dogs 103-107, in bitches 104-108.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : Balanced, lively.

HEAD : Not large.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Similar in shape to an equilateral triangle.
Stop : Transition from skull to muzzle gradual, barely noticeable.

FACIAL REGION :
Muzzle : Long and pointed. Lips dry, close fitting.
Jaw/Teeth : White, large; scissor bite.
Eyes : Oval, slanting, dark in colour.
Ears : Pricked, set on high, pointed.

NECK : Muscular, dry.

BODY :
Withers : Very pronounced.
Back : Strong, straight.
Loins : Short, supple.
Croup : Broad, muscular, slightly sloping.
Chest : Well developed.
Belly : Slightly tucked up.

TAIL : Strong curl; carried over back or buttocks.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Legs long; muscular, slanting shoulders; pastern not long, slightly inclined.

HINDQUARTERS : Muscular, strong, with well defined angulations of hocks. Dewclaws should be removed.

FEET : Oval, arched with tight toes.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : Typical movement : short trot, alternating with gallop.

SKIN : Thick, without any folds.

COAT HAIR : Guard hairs of outercoat hard, well developed undercoat. Top coat straight and coarse. Thanks to the well developed dense undercoat, it is somewhat “stand off” and appears profuse. On head, ears and front side of the limbs, the coat is short; on withers, neck, shoulders and rear side of the limbs, the hair is longer; it forms a beard on the cheek-bones, a collar on the neck and slight feathering on rear of limbs.

COLOUR : White, pepper and salt, red and grey in all shades; black colour permitted, also particolours and with patches of the same colours.

SIZE :
Height at the withers : Dogs 54 to 60 cm.
Bitches 52 to 58 cm.

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.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

YORKSHIRE TERRIER

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YORKSHIRE TERRIER

FCI-Standard N°86/ 28. 11. 2003 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.2003.

UTILIZATION : Toy Terrier.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 3 Terriers.
Section 4 Toy Terriers.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Long-coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : Alert, intelligent toy terrier. Spirited with even disposition.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Not too long.
Jaw/Teeth : Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth well placed with even jaws.
Eyes : Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.
Ears : Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.

NECK : Good reach.

BODY : Compact.
Back : Level.
Loins : Well sustained.
Ribs : Moderate spring o ribs.

TAIL : Customarily docked.
Docked : Medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back.
Undocked : Plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back. As straight as possible. Length to give a well balanced appearance.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at end than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbows.
Shoulders : Well laid.

HINDQUARTERS : Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hindlegs than stifle.

FEET : Round ; nails black.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Free with drive ; straight action front and behind, retaining level topline.

COAT HAIR : On body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy ; fine silky texture, not woolly. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck, nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle with any of tan.

COLOUR : Dark steel blue (not silver blue), extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips.

WEIGHT : Weight up to 3,1 kg (7 lbs).

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

This amended breed standard will become effective from April 2004.

Xoloitzcuintle Variedad sin Pelo - Variedad con Pelo XOLOITZCUINTLE Hairless Variety Coated Variety Mexican Hairless Dog

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Xoloitzcuintle Variedad sin Pelo - Variedad con Pelo XOLOITZCUINTLE Hairless Variety Coated Variety Mexican Hairless Dog

FCI-Standard N° 234 / 12.01.2009/ GB

TRANSLATION: Federación Canófila Mexicana, A.C.
Revised by: J. Mulholland and R. Triquet

ORIGIN: Mexico

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 04.11.2008.

UTILIZATION : Standard Size: Watchdog.
Intermediate Size: Watchdog.
Miniature Size: Companion Dog.

FCI CLASSIFICATION : Group 5 Spitz and Primitive Types.
Section 6 Primitive Type.
Without working trial.

PREAMBLE : The gene that produces the absence of hair is dominant. Nevertheless, some puppies are born with a coat. The hairless to hairless breeding will produce the least number of coated puppies therefore this has been preferred. It has been proven that this breeding maintains and improves the quality of the breed.
Crossing hairless to hairless dogs fosters the appearance of a fatal gene affecting 25% of homozygous puppies and should be given careful attention. Considering the rarity of the breed, and the difficulty that some breeders in distant locations have in finding breeding stock, and for the purpose of providing genetic diversity, well constructed coated Xoloitzcuintles may be used for breeding but never for exhibition in beauty contests. Breeding between coated Xoloitzcuintles is not permitted. Xoloitzcuintle coated breeding stock must be the offspring of registered parents with at least one generation of hairless to hairless breeding.

The meat of the Xolo was considered a delicacy in pre-hispanic Mexico, eaten by the indigenous Mexicans in special ceremonies as a ritual to their beliefs, and therefore became scarce, reaching a point of near extinction. The Federación Canofila Mexicana (Mexican Kennel Club) rescued this native breed and has used the Xoloitzcuintle on its logo since 1940.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: Their origin dates far back in history. The indigenous people fed on its highly desired meat in special ceremonies. The Xoloitzcuintle was regarded as a representative of the god “Xolotl”, from which its name obviously originates. Its task was to guide the souls of the dead to their eternal destination. The hairless variety of the breed is also known by the name “perro pelón mexicano” (Mexican Hairless Dog). The coated variety was known by the natives as “izcuintle”.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Hairless variety : It is a very attractive dog; the most important characteristic is the complete or almost complete lack of any hair, with a smooth and soft skin. It has a well-proportioned body, chest is ample, ribs well sprung, limbs and tail are long.

Coated variety : A very attractive, completely coated dog with the same harmonious proportions as the hairless variety. The coat can be of any color, length and texture. Its body is well-proportioned, chest is ample, ribs well sprung, limbs and tail are long.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : The body, measured from the point of shoulder to the point of buttock and from the highest point of the withers to the ground, is slightly longer than tall: approximately 10:9. Females may be slightly longer than males due to their reproductive function. The skull and the muzzle are approximately of equal length.

TEMPERAMENT/BEHAVIOUR : The Xoloitzcuintle is a silent and calm dog, cheerful, alert and intelligent, suspicious toward strangers, a good watchdog and an excellent companion. It is never aggressive.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Lupoid type, broad and strong, wedge-shaped. Seen from above it is wide and elegant; tapering toward the muzzle with an occipital protuberance that is not well-defined. The skull and muzzle planes are almost parallel.
Stop : Slight, but well defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : The nose should be dark in dark-coloured dogs. It can be brown or pink in bronze-coloured dogs, pink or brown in blond specimens and spotted in spotted dogs.
Muzzle : Seen from the side, the muzzle is straight and the upper and lower jaws are very strong.
Lips : Tight and close fitting.
Jaws/Teeth :
Hairless Xoloitzcuintle : Strong jaws. The incisors should close perfectly in a scissor bite with the superior incisors overlapping; the interior surface of the superior incisors touching the external surface of the lower incisors, squaring the jaw. A level bite, edge to edge, is also permitted. The absence of a few incisors, canines, molars, pre-molars or rotated teeth should not be penalized, as many dogs do not have deep roots. Genetically, the absence of hair is closely linked to the absence of teeth.
Coated Xoloitzcuintle : Full dentition with scissor or level bite is required.
Tongue : The Xolo’s tongue is generally pink but may have black markings, spots or stripes, which is a common characteristic of the breed. The tongue is always inside the mouth.

Cheeks : Slightly developed.
Eyes : Medium size, almond-shaped, with an alert and very intelligent expression. The colour varies according to the skin colour in black, brown, hazel, amber or yellow tones. Darker colours are preferred and both eyes should match. The eyelids should be well-pigmented black, brown or grey in dark-coloured dogs.
Light-coloured or pink eyelids are permitted in light-coloured dogs although this is not the most desirable colour.
Ears :
Hairless variety : The ears are long, large, expressive, very elegant and of fine texture; they are reminiscent of “bat” ears. They should be held erect when alert. In the alert position their axis should be 50 – 80 degrees from horizontal.
Coated Variety : The ears are long, large and elegant. They may be held erect or they may be down. Any position is acceptable. Both ears should be in the same position, when alert.

NECK :
Upper line : Carried high. Upper line slightly arched.
Length : Proportionately long.
Shape : Slim, flexible, well-muscled and very elegant.
Neck Skin : The skin on the neck is firm, elastic and close-fitting, without dewlap. Puppies show folds which disappear with age.

BODY : Strongly built.
Back : Top line perfectly straight and level.
Loin : Strong and muscular.
Chest : Seen in profile it is long and deep, descending to the elbows. The ribs are slightly sprung but never flat. Seen from the front the upper chest is of good breadth. The point of the sternum should not protrude.
Belly : Graceful line. Abdomen muscled and moderately tucked up.

TAIL : Long, thin and may have some tufts of hair, tapering from the base to the tip in the hairless Xoloitzcuintle, and completely covered with hair in the coated Xoloitzcuintle. In movement, it is carried up in a curve, never touching the back. When resting, it should hang with a slight hook at the end. Sometimes it is placed between the legs due to cold temperatures, or, this can be considered a sign of shyness. The tail should nearly reach the hock. The tail set should be an extension of the croup when the dog is at rest.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Forelegs : Seen from the front, they are straight and perpendicular to the ground.
Shoulders : Flat and muscled with good scapula-humeral angulation which allows a long, free and elegant stride.
Elbows : Strong. They fit close to the chest, never turned outwards.

HINDQUARTERS : The profile of the croup should be slightly convex with an inclination of approximately 40 degrees to the horizontal. The hindquarters should be strong and well-muscled, with a moderate bend of stifle.
Hind legs : Seen from behind they are perfectly straight and parallel. The angle of the pelvis to the upper thigh joint, stifle and hock, are adequately open to permit both free and strong movement of the legs.
Cow hocks are to be strongly penalized. Seen from behind, the hind legs are never close.
Feet : The feet are of medium length (hare’s foot) with toes arched and close together, may have short coarse hairs in the Hairless Xoloitzcuintle, and be covered with hair in the Coated Xoloitzcuintle. Nails are black in dark-coloured dogs, and lighter in bronze or blond dogs. The nails should be trimmed. The foot pads are strong and very resistant to any terrain. The inter-digital membranes are well-developed. Dewclaws should be removed on all four limbs except in countries where it is illegal to remove them.

MOVEMENT : In accordance with its angulations, the dog should move freely with a long, elegant, springy step; trot is quick and flowing, head and tail carried high.

SKIN :
Hairless variety : Due to the total absence of hair, the skin of this breed is of great importance. It is smooth, sensitive to touch and feels warmer because of direct heat emission due to the lack of hair; however its body temperature is the same as in other dogs with hair. The difference with haired breeds, which disperse body heat through natural ventilation, is that the skin requires more care from exposure to the sun and elements due to its lack of natural protection. Accidental scars are not penalized. The dog tends to sweat through its feet (foot pads and inter-digital membranes), which is why other than in extreme heat it seldom pants. It should be free of obvious skin problems.
Coated Variety : The skin of the coated Xoloitzcuintle is smooth and should be completely covered with hair.
COAT HAIR :
Hairless variety : The characteristic of this breed is the total lack of hair on the body (hairless or nude dog) although there are some short, coarse thick hairs of any color on the forehead and back of the neck that should never be longer than 2.5 centimeters and should never form a long, soft topknot. It is common to find rough hair on the feet and on the end of the tail, however its absence should not be penalized.

Coated Variety : This variety of the Xoloitzcuintle has hair all over its body. It can be expected to have very little hair on its belly and inside the rear legs.

COLOUR :
Skin : Hairless variety: Solid, uniform, dark colours are preferred. The range includes black, blackish grey, slate grey, dark grey, reddish, liver, bronze, and blond. There may also be spots of any colour, including white or tri-coloured markings.
Coat : Coated Variety: It can have any colour or combination of colours in different tones. The hair may be of any length or texture, covering the entire body.

SIZE : There are three sizes for dogs as well as bitches.
Standard Variety: From 46 to 60 centimeters, tolerance of +2 cm in top quality dogs.
Intermediate Variety: From 36 to 45 centimeters.
Miniature Variety: From 25 to 35 centimeters.

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing criteria 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.

Very broad head
Slack, loose or wrinkled skin in adult dogs.
Loose, slack or wrinkled skin on the neck in adult dogs.
Excessive dewlap.
Light coloured, round or protruding eyes.
Sunken (lordosis) or arched (xifosis) back.
Sunken croup
Cow hocks [literally “joined hocks”]
Tail tightly curled over the back
Short tail
Flat feet

SEVERE FAULTS :
Atypical dogs.
Long narrow body with short legs.
Protruding tongue

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Aggressiveness or excessive shyness
Blue eyes or flecks of blue in the eyes
Any Hairless or Coated Xoloitzcuintle with prognathism or enognathism.
Dogs with a poor bite, denoted by poor positioning of the jaws.
Cropped or droopy ears, in the Hairless Xoloitzcuintle
Docked tail.
Hair on any part of the hairless Xoloitzcuintle body other than the head, ears, neck, feet and tail
Albinism, blindness or deafness.
Dogs taller than 62 centimeters or shorter than 25 centimeters.

Any dog showing physical or behavioral abnormalities shall be disqualified

N.B.: Males should have two testicles of normal appearance fully descended into the scrotum.

WHIPPET

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WHIPPET

FCI-Standard N° 162 / 14. 05. 2007/ GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

PATRONAGE : FCI.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 06.03.07.

UTILIZATION : Racing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 10 Sighthounds.
Section 3 Short-haired Sighthounds.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Balanced combination of muscular power and strength with elegance and grace of outline. Built for speed and work. All forms of exaggeration should be avoided.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : An ideal companion. Highly adaptable in domestic and sporting surroundings. Gentle, affectionate, even disposition.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Long and lean, flat on top, tapering to muzzle, rather wide between the eyes.
top : Slight.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black. In blues a bluish colour. In livers a liver nose. In isabel, creams or other diluted coat colours any colour except pink. Only in whites or parti-coloured a butterfly nose is permissible but not a completely unpigmented nose.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong, powerful and clean cut with a perfect scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes : Oval, bright, expression very alert.
Ears : Rose shaped, small, fine in texture.

NECK : Long, muscular, elegantly arched.

BODY :
Topline: Showing a graceful arch over loin but the dog is not humped.
Back : Broad, well muscled, firm, somewhat long.
Loin : Giving impression of strength and power.
Chest : Very deep with plenty of heart room, brisket deep, well defined. Ribs well sprung, muscled on back.
Belly : With definite tuck up.

TAIL : No feathering. Long, tapering, when in action carried in a delicate curve but not higher than the level of the back.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs straight and upright, front not too wide.
Shoulders : Oblique and muscular; blades carried up to top of spine, where they are clearly defined.
Elbows : Set well under body.
Pasterns : Strong with slight spring.

HINDQUARTERS : Strong. Dog able to stand over a lot of ground.
Thighs : Broad across.
Stifles : Well bent.
Second thighs : Well developed.
Hocks : Well let down.

FEET : Very neat, well split up between toes, knuckles well arched, pads thick and strong.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Perfectly free action. In profile should move with a long easy stride, maintaining the topline.

The forelegs should be thrown well forward and low over the ground, hindlegs should come well under the body giving great and powerful drive. General movement not to be stilted, high stepping, short or mincing. True coming and going.

COAT HAIR : Fine, short, close in texture.

COLOUR : Any colour or mixture of colours.

SIZE :
Height at the withers : Dogs 47-51 cm (18 1/2 - 20 ins).
Bitches 44-47 cm (17 1/2 - 18 1/2 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.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Wetterhoun FRISIAN WATER DOG

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Wetterhoun FRISIAN WATER DOG

FCI-Standard N° 221 / 05. 02. 1999 / GB

TRANSLATION : Yoka ten Berge and Prof. Triquet.

ORIGIN : The Netherlands.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 30.05.1989.

UTILIZATION : Dog for otter hunting.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 8 Retrievers-Flushing Dogs- Water Dogs.
Section 3 Water Dogs.
With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : A well balanced dog, traditionally used for otter hunting. A sturdy animal, but neither plump nor clumsy, square and thick set in overall build, with close fitting skin, free from throatiness or dewlap. Lips not pendulous.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Quiet dog with stubborn character, reserved about strangers, an ideal guard-dog.

HEAD : Dry, size in balance to the body, strong and powerful.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Slightly rounded, giving the impression of being wider than long, gently sloping into the cheeks. Skull and muzzle of the same length.
Stop : The skull falls gently away into the foreface, stop only slightly indicated.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Well developed, not split. Black for dogs with black ground colour and brown for dogs with brown ground colour. Nostrils well developed and open.
Muzzle : Powerful, tapering slightly to the nose, not pointed, but truncated. Nasal bridge broad and straight, neither concave nor convex when viewed from the side.
Lips : Tightly fitting, not overhanging.
Jaws/Teeth : Teeth powerful, scissor bite.
Cheeks : Musculature moderately developed.
Eyes : Of medium size, oval, with tightly fitting lids, without showing the conjunctiva; placed slightly slanting, causing a somewhat grim expression. They are neither bulging nor deep-set. Colour dark-brown for dogs with a black ground colour, and brown for dogs with a brown ground colour. Bird of prey eyes are objectionable.
Leathers : Set rather low. The auricle is so little developed that ears hang flat along the head without any break. Objectionable are strongly developed auricles with the break not immediately at the set on, but further down causing the ear lobe not to hang close to the head. The ears are moderately long and have the form of a mason’s trowel. The coating of the ear is a typical characteristic of the breed. It is curled, rather long at the set-on of the ear, decreasing in length to the lower 1/3 part where the ear is covered with short hair.

NECK : Short, strong, round, merging into the topline in a very blunt angle, i.e. the head is mostly carried low. The neck slightly arched. No throatiness or dewlap.

BODY : Very powerful.
Back : Short and straight.
Loin : Strong.
Croup : Only slightly sloping.
Chest : Wide, showing more width than depth, so that the forefeet are rather wide apart, rounded, not reaching lower than the elbow. Ribs well rounded and well developed towards the rear.
Underline and belly : Only moderately tucked up.

TAIL : Long, carried as ring tail over or alongside the croup.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Shoulders :. Shoulder blade, well-laid against the chest; obliquely placed and well angulated.
Forearm : Powerful and straight.
Pasterns : Straight, not obliquely set.
Fore feet : Round, toes well developed and arched, pads thick.

HINDQUARTERS : Powerful, moderately angulated.
Lower thigh : Not too long.
Hock joint : Placed low.
Rear pasterns : Short.
Hindfeet : Round with well developed pads.

COAT HAIR : With the exception of the head and legs, the body is covered with tight curls consisting of firm, strong tufts of hair. Sparse curls or curls of thin hair tufts give the dog a woolly appearance, which must be considered a serious fault. The coat itself is rather coarse in texture and has a greasy touch.

COLOUR : Solid black or brown, or black with white markings, or brown with white markings. Ticking or roan in the white are permitted.

SIZE : Ideal size for dogs : 59 cm,
for bitches : 55 cm.

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

WESTPHALIAN DACHSBRACKE Westphälische Dachsbracke

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WESTPHALIAN DACHSBRACKE Westphälische Dachsbracke

FCI-Standard N°100 / 06.05.1997 / GB

TRANSLATION : C.Seilder.

ORIGIN : Germany.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Hound.

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds.
Section 1.3 Small sized hounds.
With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Westphalian Dachsbracke is the short-legged variety of the German Hound (Bracke). It corresponds in essential points with the longlegged variety, but gives a compacter, more powerful impression than the former. The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a moderately long, sturdily built, hunting dog, standing 30-38 cm high, with noble head of medium size andwell set on tail which, in quiet movement, is carried upwards in sabre shape or pendant with slight curve at the tip. Facial expression is faithful, friendly, serious and alert.

HEAD : Seen from the front, the head appears, as with the German Hound, narrow and elongated. The occiput protrudes only slightly.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : The skull is only marginally broader than the cheeks.
Stop : Minimal.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : The leather has a light, almost flesh coloured strip over the center, while the nose wings have more or less dark pigment.
Muzzle : Bridge of nose slightly arched.
Lips : Moderately overlapping.
Jaws/Teeth : Dentition extremely strong and even. Incisors are either level (level bite) or the inside of the upper incisors may rub against the outside of the lower incisors (scissor bite). The canines are specially strongly developed. The fold of the mouth is small.
Eye : Dark, clear, with friendly expression.
Leathers : Medium length, broad, close fitting, blunty rounded at tips.

NECK : Moderately long. Rather thick in relation to the head but getting gradually finer towards head. The skin of the neck is loose but without forming a dewlap.

BODY :
Back : Slightly arched, medium length, with slight dip behind shoulders.
Loin : Broad, strongly developed.
Croup : Falls away obliquely.
Chest : Narrower than with the Dachshund, strongly supported by the forelegs; should not too much let down between these. Ribcage long.
Belly : Slight tuck up in belly towards hindquarters.

TAIL : Set on relatively high. The set of merges with the spine without forming any sharp angle. Very thick at root. The underside is bristly, the upper side has smooth hair and comes to a bristly tip without any tuft.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Well developed, clean, heavy boned and sinewy. Front legs seen from front not bowed but straight with feet pointing forward.
Elbows : Close fitting.

HINDQUARTERS :
Straighter than with most other breeds. Hind legs are far more strongly developed in relation to forelegs than with the Dachshound.
Upper Thighs : They have strong pronounced muscles, and, seen both from side and rear, stand almost straight.

FEET : Sturdy with tight short toes.

COAT HAIR : The whole body, including the underside, with a very dense and coarse coat. Short on head, leathers and lower part of legs, longer over back, neck and underside of tail.

COLOUR : Red to yellow with black saddle or mantle and the white « Bracken » markings : Blaze or snip, white muzzle and white collar, white chest, legs and tip of tail . Undesirable are bicoloured dogs as well as dogs with black markings on head. Chocolate brown is a fault.

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.

N.B. : Male animals must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER

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WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER

FCI-Standard N°85 / 20. 01. 1998 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Terrier.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 3 Terriers.
Section 2 Small sized Terriers.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Strongly built ; deep in chest and back ribs ; level back and powerful quarters on muscular legs and exhibiting in a marked degree a great combination of strength and activity.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : Small, active, game, hardly, possessed of no small amount of self-esteem with a varminty appearance. Alert, gay, courageous, self-reliant but friendly.

HEAD : Distance from occiput to eyes slightly greater than length of foreface. Head thickly coated with hair and carried at right angle or less to axis of neck. Head not to be carried in extended position.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Slightly domed ; when handled across forehead presents a smooth contour. Tapering very slightly from skull at level of ears to eyes.
Stop : Distinct stop, formed by heavy, bony ridges immediately above and slightly overhanging eye, and slight indentation between eyes.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black and fairly large, forming smooth contour with rest of muzzle. Nose not projecting forward.
Muzzle : Foreface gradually tapering from eye to muzzle. Not dished nor falling away quickly below eyes, where it is well made up.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong and level. As broad between canine teeth as is consistent with varminty expression required. Teeth large for size of dog, with regular scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes : Set wide apart, medium in size, not full, as dark as possible. Slightly sunk in head, sharp and intelligent, which, looking from under heavy eyebrows, imparts a piercing look. Light coloured eyes highly undesirable.
Ears : Small, erect and carried firmly, terminating in sharp point, set neither too wide nor too close. Hair short and smooth (velvety), should not be cut. Free from any fringe at top. Round-pointed, broad, large or thick ears or too heavily coated with hair most undesirable.

NECK : Sufficiently long to allow proper set on of head required, muscular and gradually thickening towards base allowing neck to merge into nicely sloping shoulders.

BODY : Compact.
Back : Level.
Loins : Broad and strong.
Chest : Deep and ribs well arched in upper half presenting a flattish side appearance. Back ribs of considerable depth and distance from last rib of quarters as short as compatible with free movement of body.

TAIL : 12,5-15 cm (5 to 6 inches) long, covered with harsh hair, no feathering, as straight as possible, carried jauntily, not gay or carried over back. A long tail undesirable, and on no account should tails be docked.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs short and muscular, straight and thickly covered with short, hard hair.
Shoulders : Sloping backwards. Shoulder-blades broad and lying close to chest wall. Shoulder joint placed forward.
Elbows : Well in, allowing foreleg to move freely, parallel to axis of body.

HINDQUARTERS : Strong, muscular and wide across top. Legs short, muscular and sinewy.
Thighs : Very muscular and not too wide apart.
Hocks : Bent and well set in under body so as to be fairly close to each other when standing or moving. Straight or weak hocks most undesirable.

FEET : Forefeet larger than hind, round, proportionate in size, strong, thickly padded and covered with short harsh hair. Hindfeet are smaller and thickly padded. Under surface of pads and all nails preferably black.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Free, straight and easy all round. In front, legs freely extended forward from shoulder. Hind movement free, strong and close. Stifle and hocks well flexed and hocks drawn under body giving drive. Stiff, stilted movement behind and cowhocks highly undesirable.

COAT HAIR : Double coated. Outer coat consists of harsh hair, about 5 cm (2 ins) long, free from any curl. Undercoat, which resembles fur, short, soft and close. Open coats most undesirable.

COLOUR : White.

SIZE :
Height at withers approximately 28 cm (11 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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

WELSH TERRIER

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WELSH TERRIER

FCI-Standard N°78/ 28. 11. 2003 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.2003.

UTILIZATION : Terrier.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 3 Terriers.
Section 1 Large- and medium sized Terriers.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Smart, workmanlike, well-balanced and compact.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, obedient and easily controlled. Happy and volatile, rarely of shy nature. Game and fearless but definitely not aggressive although at all times able to hold his own when necessary

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Flat, of moderate width between ears.
Stop : Not too defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Medium length from stop to end of nose.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws powerful, clean cut, rather deep and punishing ; strong with perfect, regular scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes : Small, well set in, dark, expression indicative of temperament. A round, full eye undesirable.
Ears : V-shaped, small, leathers not too thin, set on fairly high, carried forward and close to cheek.

NECK : Moderate length and thickness, slightly arched and sloping gracefully into shoulders.

BODY :
Back : Short.
Loin : Strong.
Chest : Good depth and moderate width. Well ribbed up.

TAIL : Customarily docked.
Docked : Well set on. Carried erect but not curved over the back.
Undocked : Well set on. Carried erect but not curved over the back. In overall balance with the rest of dog.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : legs straight and muscular, possessing ample bone.
Shoulders : Long, sloping and well set back.
Pasterns : Upright and powerful.
HINDQUARTERS : Strong.
Thighs : Muscular, of good length.
Hocks : Well bent, well let down and with ample bone.

FEET : Small, round and cat-like.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Fore-and hindlegs carried straight forward and parallel. Elbows move perpendicular to body, working free of sides, stifles turning neither in nor out.

COAT HAIR : Wiry, hard, very close and abundant. Single coat undesirable.

COLOUR : Black and tan for preference, or black grizzle and tan, free from black pencilling on toes. Black below hocks most undesirable.

SIZE : Height at shoulders not exceeding 39 cm (15 ½ ins.).
Weight : 9-9,5 kg (20-21 lbs).

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

This amended breed standard will become effective from April 2004.

WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL

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WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL

FCI-Standard N° 126 / 28. 11. 2003 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.2003.

UTILIZATION : Flushing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 8 Retrievers-Flushing Dogs- Water Dogs.
Section 2 Flushing Dogs.
With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Symmetrical, compact, not leggy, obviously built for endurance and hard work. Quick and active mover, displaying plenty of push and drive.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Very ancient and distinct breed of pure origin. Strong, merry and very active. Kindly disposition, not showing aggression or nervousness.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Of proportionate length, slightly domed. Well chiselled below eyes.
Stop : Clearly defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Flesh coloured to dark, nostrils well developed.
Muzzle : Of medium length, straight, fairly square.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes : Hazel or dark, medium size, neither prominent, nor sunken, not showing haw.
Leathers : Set moderately low and hanging close to cheeks. Comparatively small and gradually narrowing towards tip and shaped somewhat like a vine leaf.

NECK : Long, muscular, clean in throat, neatly set into sloping shoulders.

BODY : Not long, strong and muscular. Length of body should be proportionate to length of legs.
Loin : Muscular and slightly arched. Well coupled.
Chest : Deep brisket, well sprung ribs.

TAIL : Customarily docked.
Docked : Well set on and low, never carried above level of back. Lively in action.
Undocked : Well set on and low, never carried above level of back. Lively in action. Feathered.
In balance with the rest of the dog.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs of medium length, straight, well boned.

HINDQUARTERS : Strong and muscular, wide and fully developed. Hindlegs well boned.
Stifles : Moderately angled, neither turning in nor out.
Second thighs : Deep.
Hocks : Well let down.

FEET : Round, with thick pads. Firm and cat-like, not large or spreading.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Smooth, powerful, ground covering action; driving from rear.

COAT HAIR : Straight or flat, silky texture, dense, never wiry or wavy. Curly coat highly undesirable. Forelegs and hindlegs above hocks moderately feathered, ears and tail lightly feathered.

COLOUR : Rich red and white only.

SIZE :
Approximate height : Dogs 48 cm (19 ins) at withers.
Females 46 cm (18 ins) at withers.

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

This amended standard will become effective from April 2004.

WELSH CORGI PEMBROKE

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WELSH CORGI PEMBROKE

FCI-Standard No.39 / 28.11.2003 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.2003.

UTILIZATION : Sheepdog.

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle
Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs).
Section 1 Sheepdogs.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Low set, strong, sturdily built, alert and active, giving impression of substance and stamina in small space.

CHARACTERISTICS : Bold in outlook, workmanlike.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Outgoing and friendly never nervous or aggressive.

HEAD : Head foxy in shape and appearance, with alert, intelligent expression, skull fairly wide and flat between ears, moderate amount of stop. Length of foreface to be in proportion to skull 3 to 5. Muzzle slightly tapering. Nose black.
Jaws / teeth : Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. Upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes: Well set, round, medium size, brown, blending with colour of coat.
Ears: Pricked, medium sized, slightly rounded. Line drawn from tip of nose through eye should, if extended, pass through, or close to tip of ear.

NECK : Fairly long.

BODY : Medium length, well sprung ribs, not short coupled, slightly tapering, when viewed from above. Level topline. Chest broad and deep, well let down between forelegs.

TAIL : Short, preferably natural.
Docked : Short.
Undocked : Set in line with the topline, carried low not curled over back. Carried in line with back when moving, low at rest. Too high or too low tail set is undesirable.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Lower legs short and as straight as possible, upper arm moulded round chest. Ample bone, carried right down to feet. Elbows fitting closely to sides, neither loose nor tied. Shoulders well laid, and angulated at 90 degrees to the upper arm.

HINDQUARTERS : Strong and flexible, well angulated stifle. Legs short. Ample bone carried right down to feet. Hocks straight when viewed from behind.

FEET : Oval, toes strong, well arched, and tight, two centre toes slightly advance, of two outer, pads strong and well arched. Nails short.

GAIT/ MOVEMENT : Free and active, neither loose nor tied. Forelegs move well forward, without too much lift, in unison with thrusting action of hindlegs.

COAT HAIR : Medium length, straight with dense undercoat, never soft, wavy or wiry.

COLOUR : Self colours in Red, Sable, Fawn, Black and Tan, with or without white markings on legs, brisket and neck. Some white on head and foreface permissible.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height : approximately 25.4-30,5 cm (10-12 ins) at shoulder.
Weight : Dogs 10-12 kgs (22-26 lbs).
Bitches 10-11 kgs (20-24 lbs).

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

NB: Male animals must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

This amended breed standard will become effective from April 2004.

WEIMARANER

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WEIMARANER

FCI-Standard N° 99/ 13. 02. 2002 / GB

TRANSLATION : C.Seidler.

ORIGIN : Germany.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 27.02.1990.

UTILIZATION : Versatile hunting dog, pointing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 7 Continental Pointing
Dogs.
Section 1.1 Continental Pointing
Dogs, Type « Braque » .
With working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : There are numerous theories regarding the origin of the Weimaraner Pointing Dog. Only so much is certain : That the Weimaraner, which at that time still contained a great deal of liam hound blood (« Leithund ») was already kept at the Weimar court in the first third of the 19th century.
In the middle of the century, before pure breeding was started, breeding was mainly in the hands of professional hunters and game keepers in central Germany, mostly in the regions round Weimar and in Thuringia. As the days of the liam hounds passed, the dogs were crossed with the « Hühnerhund » and breeding was continued with this cross. From about 1890 on, the breed was produced according to a plan and regarded as suitable for registration in a stud book. Apart from the short-haired Weimaraner, a long-haired variety occurred, if only singly, since the turn of the century. Since being admitted to the stud book, the Weimaraner has been pure bred, remaining mostly free from crosses with any other breeds, in particular, Pointers. Therefore the Weimaraner is likely to be the oldest German « pointing » breed, which has been pure bred for about a hundred years.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium to large size hunting dog. Functional working type, pleasing in shape, sinewy and very muscular. Difference in type between dogs and bitches easily distinguished.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
Length of body to height at withers approximately 12 : 11.
Proportions of the head : From tip of nose to stop slightly longer than from stop to occiput.
Forequarters : Distance from elbow to mid-pastern and distance from elbow to point of withers about equal.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Versatile, easily trained steady and passionate hunting dog. Persevering in systematic search, yet not too lively. Remarkable ability to pick up scent. Ready to seize game and other prey; he is a good watchdog, without aggressiveness however. Reliable pointing dog and worker in water. Remarkable inclination to work after the shot.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : In balance with size of body and facial region. Broader in dogs than bitches, yet in both, the relationship between width of cranial region to total length of head must be in good proportion. Median groove on forehead. Slightly to moderately protruding occipital bone. Zygomatic arches easily traceable behind the eyes.
Stop : Extremely slight.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Nose leather large, protruding over the underjaw. Dark flesh colour, merging gradually into gray towards the rear.
Muzzle : Long and, specially in the male, powerful, appearing almost angular. Region of canines and carnassial teeth equally strong. Bridge of nose straight, often slightly arched, never with a concave curve.
Flews : Moderately deep, flesh coloured, as are the gums. Slight labial corner.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong; teeth complete, regular and strong. Top and bottom incisors closely touching (scissor bite).
Cheeks : Muscular, clearly defined. Definitely « clean » head.
Eyes : Amber colour, dark to pale, with intelligent expression. Sky-blue in puppies. Round, set barely slanting. Lids well fitting.
Leathers : Lobular, broad and fairly long, just reaching to corner of mouth. Set on high and narrow, forming a rounded off point at tip. In alterness, turned slightly forward, folded.

NECK : Noble appearance and carriage. Upper line arched in profile. Muscular, nearly round, not too short, clean. Becoming stronger towards the shoulders and merging harmoniously into the topline and chest.

BODY :
Topline : From the arched neckline, over the well defined withers the topline merges gradually into the relatively long, firm back.
Withers : Well defined.
Back : Firm and muscular, without a dip. Not running up towards the rear. A slightly longer back, a breed characteristic, is not a fault.
Croup : Pelvis long and moderately sloped.
Chest : Strong but not unduly broad, with sufficient depth to reach almost to elbows and of sufficient length. Well sprung without being barrel-shaped and with long ribs. Forechest well developed.
Underline and Belly : Rising slightly, but belly not tucked up.

TAIL : Set on slightly lower than with other similar breeds. Tail strong and well coated. Carried hanging down in repose. When alert or working, carried level or higher.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
General : High on leg, sinewy, straight and parallel, but not standing wide.
Shoulders : Long and sloping. Well fitting, strongly muscled. Well angulated shoulder joint.
Upper arm : Sloping, sufficiently long and strong.
Elbows : Free and lying parallel to median plane of body. Turned neither in nor out.
Forearm : Long, straight and vertical.
Pastern joint : Strong and taut.
Pastern : Sinewy, slightly sloping.
Front feet : Firm and strong. Standing straight in relation to median plane of body. Toes arched. Longer middle toes are a breed characteristic and therefore not a fault. Nails light to dark gray. Pads well pigmented, coarse.

HINDQUARTERS :
General : High on leg, sinewy i.e. well muscled. Standing parallel, turning neither in nor out.
Upper thigh : Sufficiently long, strong and well muscled.
Stifle : Strong and taut.
Lower thigh : Long with clearly visible tendons.
Hock joint : Strong and taut.
Hock : Sinewy, almost vertical in position.
Hind feet : Tight and firm, without dewclaws, otherwise like front feet.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Movement in all gaits is ground covering and smooth. Hind and front legs set parallel to each other. Gallop long and flat. Back remains level when trotting. Pacing is undesirable.

SKIN : Strong. Well but not too tight fitting.

COAT HAIR :
Short-haired : Short (but longer and thicker than with most comparable breeds), strong, very dense, smooth lying topcoat. Without or with only very sparse undercoat.
Long-haired : Soft, long topcoat with or without undercoat. Smooth or slightly wavy. Long flowing hair at ear set on. Velvety hair is permissible on tips of leathers. Length of coat on flanks 3 - 5 cm. On lower side of neck, forechest and belly, generally somewhat longer.
Good feathering and breeching, yet less long towards ground. Tail with good flag. Hair between toes. Hair on head less long. A type of coat similar to a double-coat (Stockhaar) with medium length, dense, close fitting topcoat, thick undercoat and moderately developed feathering and breeching, sometimes occurs in dogs of mixed ancestry.

COLOUR : Silver, roe or mouse grey, as well as shades of these colours. Head and leathers generally slightly paler. Only small white markings on chest and toes permitted. Sometimes a more or less defined trace occurs along the back. Dog with definite reddish-yellow marking (« Brand ») may only be given the classification « good ». Brown marking is a serious fault.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at the withers :
Dogs : 59 - 70 cm (ideal measurement 62 - 67 cm).
Bitches : 57 - 65 cm (ideal measurement 59 - 63 cm).
Weight : Dogs : about 30 - 40 kg.
Bitches : about 25 - 35 kg.

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.

SERIOUS FAULTS :
Clear deviation from type. Untypical sexual characteristics.
Gross deviations from size and proportions.
Facial region : Gross deviations e.g. too strong flews, short or pointed muzzle.
Jaws and teeth : Lack of more than two PM1 or M3.
Eyes : slight faults, above all slight and unilateral faults in eyelids.
Leathers : Definitely short or long, not folded.
Throatiness (dewlap), great deviation in neck shape and muscle.
Back : Definite sway or roach back. Rump higher than withers.
Chest, belly : Barrel shaped chest. Insufficient depth or length of chest. Tucked up belly.
Gross anomalies in stance i.e. lack of angulation, out at elbows, splay feet.
Pronounced bow legs or cow hocks.
Bad movement in different gaits, also lack of free forward movement or drive, pacing.
Serious deficencies i.e. skin very fine or very coarse.
Mixture of coat varieties defined in the standard.
Lack of feathering on belly or leathers (leather ears). Widely spread woolly coat in the short-haired Weimaraner or curly or sparse feathering in the long-haired variety.
Departure from shades of gray, such as yellow or brownish. Tan marking (« Brand »).
Strong departure from correct height or weight (e.g. more than 2 cm from measurements given in the standard).
Slight deficiency in temperament.
Other serious faults.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Faulty temperament, i.e. shy or nervous.
Completely untypical, above all too heavy or too light in build.
Completely unbalanced.
Absolutely untypical, e.g. bulldog - type head.
Facial region : Absolutely untypical i.e. distinctly concave nasal bridge.
Jaws and teeth : Overshot, undershot, missing further teeth other than quoted.
Eyes : Entropion, ectropion.
Leathers : Absolutely untypical, i.e. stand-off.
Particularly pronounced dewlap.
Back : Severe sway or roach back. Definitely overbuilt at croup.
Chest, belly : Markedly barrel shaped or malformed chest.
Legs rickety or malformed.
Chronic lameness.
Totally restricted movement.
Skin defects and malformations.
Partial or total hair loss.
White markings other than on chest and feet.
Colour other than gray. Widespread brown marking.
Definitely over-or undersize.
Other malformation. Illnesses which must be considered hereditary, i.e. epilepsy.
The compilers can, naturally, not list all faults which occur, the above are to be regarded as examples.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Vostotchno-Sibirskaïa Laïka EAST SIBERIAN LAIKA

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Vostotchno-Sibirskaïa Laïka EAST SIBERIAN LAIKA

FCI-Standard N° 305 / 19.08.1996 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs. C. Seidler.

ORIGIN : Russia.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 03.06.1980.

UTILIZATION : Multipurpose hunting dog, sledge-and draught dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
Section 2 Nordic hunting dogs.
With working trials.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Bred in the forest zone of Eastern Siberia and the far East from a cross between Ewenkian, Lamutskian, Amur and other types of Laiki.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Constitution strong. Strong bone structure, muscles well developed.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : Index of format (length of the body x 100 : height at the withers) in dogs 104-108, in bitches 106-110.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : Balanced, lively.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Wedge shaped, but with broad skull. Occipital protuberance clearly defined.
Stop : Transition from cranial region to muzzle gradual.

FACIAL REGION :
Noseleather : Black; in white or pale yellow colored dogs brown nose permitted.
Muzzle : Length of muzzle almost equal to the length of the skull. Upper line of the muzzle runs parallel with upper line of the skull. Muzzle seen in profile wedge shaped. Lips dry, close fitting.
jaw/Teeth : White, strong; scissor bite.
Eyes : Not large, oval, slanting, dark in colour.
Ears : Pricked, triangular in form.

NECK : Muscular. Length near to that of head.

BODY :
Withers : Well developed, rising above line of back.
Loin : Broad, muscular, slightly arched.
Croup : Broad, relatively long, sloping slightly.
Chest : Deep, broad, muscular.
Belly : Lightly tucked up.

TAIL : In sickle or ring shape; the sickle tail is carried erect or curved towards the loins; the strong ring tail leans on the croup or the buttocks. Reaching to the hocks, but may be 1 to 2 cm shorter.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs straight and parallel. Angle between shoulder-blade and upper arm 90 to 100°. Length of front legs is slightly more than the half the height at withers. Pasterns slightly inclined.

HINDQUARTERS : Hindlegs straight and parallel. Angulations of joints well defined. Hocks (metatarsus) in almost vertical position.

FEET : Almost round. Dewclaws may occur.
GAIT/MOVEMENT : Typical gait : galopp, alternating with trot.

SKIN : Thick, without folds.

COAT HAIR : Hair of top coat long, coarse, dense and straight. A collar is formed on neck and shoulders; in dogs a mane is formed at the withers. Undercoat dense and soft.

COLOUR : Pepper and salt, white, grey, black, red and brown in all shades; patches, ticked; ticking in the corresponding colour is permitted on limbs.

SIZE :
Height at the withers : In dogs : 55-63 cm.
In bitches : 53-61 cm.

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.
ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Volpino Italiano ITALIAN VOLPINO

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Volpino Italiano ITALIAN VOLPINO

FCI-Standard N° 195 / 09. 06. 1999 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs. Peggy Davis.

ORIGIN : Italy.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 27.11.1989.

UTILIZATION : Guard and companion dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive type.
Section 4 European Spitz.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : He is one of the descendants of the European Spitz which already existed in the central region of our continent since the Bronze Age and of which skeleton fossils have been discovered around the foundation piles of the dwellings on stilts. So the Volpino goes back to the same ancestors as the German Spitz of which he is not a descendant, but a relative. He has been bred in Italy since immemorial times and has been idolized in the palaces of the noblemen as well as in the hovels of the common people, where he was especially appreciated because of his instinct of guard and vigilance. He was the dog of Michelangelo, and, in the 18th century, the tireless companion of the carters of Tuscany and Latium, always ready to announce noisily any strange persons met on the roads.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Small size Spitz, very compact, harmonious, with a long stand-off coat.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : Built into a square, length of head reaches nearly the 4/10th of that of the body.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Very attached to his environment and his family, of a very distinct temperament, lively, gay and playful.

HEAD : Pyramid shape, length reaching almost the 4/10ths of the height at the withers.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Long than the muzzle (6,5 : 5), its bizygomatic width is more than half the length of the head (7, 3 : 11,5); is slightly ovoid (egg-shaped) as much in longitudinal as in transversal direction; medio-frontal furrow very slightly marked; occipital protuberance slightly marked. The superior axes of the skull and muzzle are slightly convergent. The bony protuberances of the forehead, well developed, come down almost perpendicular onto the onset of the muzzle.
Stop : Rather accentuated.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Wet, cool, with well opened nostrils. Seen in profile, set in the same line as the topline of the foreface and does not protrude beyond the front line of the lips - Its colour is always black, as well in subjects with white coats as in those with red coats.
Muzzle : Of inferior length to that of the skull with lateral surfaces convergent, is pointed. The nasal bridge is straight. Seen in profile, the lower edge of the muzzle is determined by the lower jaw.
Lips : From the front, the upper lips, by their lower edge, draw a straight line. The labial commissure is not visible, so the lips are very short. The edges of the lips are black.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws apparently not strong, normally developed and meeting perfectly level on front. The branches of the lower jaw are straight. Teeth white, regular in alignment, complete and perfectly developed. Scissor bite, pincer bite tolerated.
Eyes : Well opened and of a normal size, denoting vigilance and vivaciousness. Roundish eye aperture, set in planes forming a very open angle towards the rear; eyelids fitting perfectly the shape of the eyeball. Colour of the iris is dark ochre, the rims of the lids are black.
Ears : Short, triangular shape, pricked, with a rigid cartilage and the inner surface of the lobe showing forward. High set, close together. The length of the ears reaches about half the length of the head.

NECK : Its length is about equal to that of the head. Always carried upright. Skin closely fitting.

BODY : Square built, its length measured from the point of the shoulder to that of the buttock is equal to the height at the withers.
Topline : Dorsal line straight, over the loins slightly convex.
Withers : Slightly raised from dorsal line.
Croup : Extends the line of the loin. Obliqueness from the hip to base of the tail is of 10° below the horizontal.
Chest : Descending to level of elbows; ribs well sprung. Sternal region is long.
Underline : From sternum to belly rising only slightly. The hollow of the flanks is slightly accentuated.

TAIL : Set in the prolongation of the croup, carried permanently curled over the back. Its length is a little less than the height at the withers.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Considered altogether, set perfectly vertical to each other and parallel in relation to the median plane of the body.
Shoulders : The length of the shoulder blade is equal to 1/4 of the height at the withers and its obliqueness below the horizontal is of 60°.
Upper arm : Longer than the shoulder blade and its obliqueness below the horizontal is of 65°. Is approximately parallel to the median plane of the body.
Elbows : Parallel to the median plane of the body.
Forearm : Continuing the vertical line, finely boned. Its length, from ground to elbow, is slightly more than half the height at the withers.
Pastern joint and pastern : Seen from the front, they continue the vertical line of the forearm. Seen in profile, the pasterns are sloping.
Forefoot : Oval shaped with closely-knit toes. The pads and the nails are black.

HINDQUARTERS : Seen altogether from behind, they must follow a perfectly vertical line from the point of the buttock to the ground. They are parallel to each other.
Upper thigh : Its length is equal to 1/3 of the height at withers. Perfectly parallel to the median plane of the body.
Lower thigh : Its length is a little less than that of the thigh. Of a light bone structure and its obliqueness below the horizontal is of 55° to 60°.
Hock joint : Distance between the point of the hock and the ground is slightly more than 1/4 of the height at the withers.
Hock : Vertical and perfectly straight seen as much in profile as from behind.
Hind foot : Oval like the forefoot with all the same characteristics as this latter.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Must not be jumpy either at the trot or gallop. At all gaits, the strides are large.

SKIN : Well adhering and taut, without looseness in any part.

COAT HAIR : Dense, very long and exceptionally straight and standing-off. Of harsh texture with straight stiff hairs; must never be falling; must be upstanding even when there is not of a lot of coat. The body gives the impression of being wrapped up in a muff, particularly on the neck where the coat forms an abundant collar. The skull is covered with semi-long hairs which hide the base of the ears. Hairs are short on the muzzle. On the ears, the hair is very fine and smooth. The tail is covered with very long hair. On the edges of the hindquarters, the coat forms fringes.

COLOUR :
Self-white.
Self-red.
Champagne colour accepted but not desirable.
Pale orange shades on the ears are tolerated, but in any case constitute an imperfection.

SIZE :
Height at withers : 27 to 30 cm for males.
25 to 28 cm for females.

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.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Colour of nose other than black.
Convex topline of the muzzle.
Wall eye.
Tail tucked in between hindlegs.
Size over, by 3 cm, the limits indicated by the standard.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Aggresive or overly shy.
Divergence of cranial-facial axes.
Overshot mouth.
Total depigmentation of nose or eyelids rims.
Ears completely drooping.
Lack of tail or very short tail whether congenital or acquired.
All colours other than white, red or the not desirable champagne colour.
Red markings on white basic colour, white or black markings on red basic colour.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Västgötaspets SWEDISH VALLHUND

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Västgötaspets SWEDISH VALLHUND

FCI-Standard N° 14 / 18. 02. 2000 / GB

ORIGIN : Sweden.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 25.11.1999.

UTILIZATION : Herding Heeler.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
Section 3 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Swedish Vallhund is considered to be one of the genuine Swedish breeds even if it is not quite clear how it is related to the Welsh Corgi.
It is hart to say if the Vikings brought dogs of this spitztype to Sweden from England. Modern cynological research points to that the breed was developed in Sweden.
The honor of making the Swedish Vallhund recognized and registered as a Swedish breed goes to Count Björn von Rosen. In the beginning of the 1940s he noticed the existence of these dogs. By making an inventory of the existing dogs in the county of Västergötland and especially around the city of Vara he found a small but evenly typed group of dogs. They were the start of a serious breeding program that was mainly in the hands of the headmaster K.G.Zettersten. He succeded in breeding for an even type without losing the herding insctinct.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : A small powerful, fearless, short-legged dog. Appearance and expression denote a watchful, alert and energetic dog.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : The relation between height and length of body is about 2 : 3.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : The breed is watchful, energetic, fearless and alert.

HEAD : Head rather long and clean cut. When viewed from above, forms an even wedge from skull to tip of nose.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Almost flat.
Stop : Well defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Pigmentation jet black.
Muzzle : When viewed from the side, looks rather square. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull.
Lips : Tightly closed.
Jaws/Teeth : Perfect and regular scissor bite with even and well developed teeth.
Eyes : Medium size, oval in shape and dark brown.
Ears : Medium size, pointed, pricked and ear leather is hard from base to tip, smooth haired and mobile. Set on not too low.

NECK : Long and strongly muscled with good reach.

BODY
Topline : Back level, well muscled.
Loin : Short, strong.
Croup : Broad and slightly sloping.
Chest : Long with good depth. Well sprung ribs. When viewed from the front, the chest is oval, from side, elliptical. It reaches two-fifths of the length of the forelegs and, when viewed from the side, the lowest point of the chest is immediately behind the back part of the foreleg.
Underline : Belly slightly tucked up.

TAIL : Two types of tails occur, long or natural short tail. In both cases all variations are acceptable.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs well boned.
Shoulder : Shoulder-blade long and well laid back .
Upper arm : Slightly shorter than the shoulders and set at a distinct angle. Upper arm lies close to ribs, but is still very mobile.
Forearm : When viewed from the front, slightly bent, just enough to give them free action against the lower part of the chest.
Pastern : Elastic.
Legs : Well boned.

HINDQUARTERS : Hindlegs well angulated at stifle and hock. Seen from behind, they are parallel.
Thighs : Strongly muscled.
Lower thigh : Slightly longer than the distance from hock to ground.

FEET : Medium sized, short, oval, pointing straight foreward with strong pads and well knuckled up.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Sound with good drive.

COAT HAIR : Medium length, harsh, close and tight topcoat; undercoat soft and dense. The coat is short on foreparts of the legs, slightly longer on neck, chest and backparts of the hindlegs.

COLOUR : Desirable colours are grey, greyish brown, greyish yellow or reddish brown with darker hairs on back, neck and sides of the body. Lighter hair in the same shade of colour as mentioned above can be seen on muzzle, throat, chest, belly, buttocks, feet and hocks. Lighter markings on shoulders, so called harness markings, desirable.
White is permitted to a small extent as a narrow blaze, neckstop or slight necklace. White markings are permitted on fore-and hindlegs and on the chest.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at withers : Dogs 33 cm.
Bitches 31 cm.
A variation of 1,5 cm above or below these heights is permitted.
Weight : Between 9 - 14 kg.

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

TOSA

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TOSA

FCI-Standard N° 260 / 09.12.1997 / GB

ORIGIN : Japan.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 09.12.1997.

UTILIZATION : Formerly fighting dog, nowadays watchdog.

FCI CLASSIFICATION : Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 2.1 Molossoid breeds,
Mastiff type.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Japan has a long history of dog fighting, beginning in the 14th century. With such a history in the background, this breed was produced as a hybrid of Shikoku-ken and Western breeds. Named after the area where they were bred, these dogs are sometimes called "Japanese Mastiffs". The Western dogs used for creating the breed were Bulldogs (1872), Mastiffs (1874), German Pointers (1876) and Great Danes (1924), all of which were used to improve the breed by sequential mating. According to some accounts, St.Bernards and Bull Terriers were also involved, but it is not known in what years they were used. The Tosa's established features of stamina and the fighting instinct typically found in Mastiffs may be attributed to the involvement of such breeds.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Large-sized dog with a stately manner and robust build. The dog has hanging ears, short hair, a square muzzle and hanging tail thick at the root.

BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENT : The temperament is marked by patience, composure, boldness and courage.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Broad.
Stop : Rather abrupt.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Large and black.
Muzzle : Moderately long. Nasal bridge staight.
Jaws : Upper and lower jaws strong.
Teeth : Strong with a scissor bite.
Eyes : Rather small, dark brown in colour with a dignified expression.
Ears : Relatively small, rather thin, set high on the skull sides,
hanging close to the cheeks.

NECK : Muscular, with a dewlap.

BODY :
Withers : High.
Back : Level and straight.
Loins : Broad, muscular.
Croup : Slightly arched at the top.
Chest : Broad and deep, ribs moderately sprung.
Belly : Well drawn up.

TAIL : Thick at the root, tapering towards the tip, reaching the hocks
when let down.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Shoulder : Moderately sloping.
Forearm : Straight, moderately long and strong.
Pastern : Slightly inclining and robust.

HINDQUARTERS :
Muscles very developed. Joints of stifle and hock moderately
angulated, strong.

FEET : Tightly closed. Pads thick and elastic. Nails hard and preferably dark in colour.

GAIT : Robust and powerful.

COAT HAIR : Short, hard and dense.

COLOUR : Red, fawn, apricot, black, brindle. Slight white markings on chest and feet are permitted.

SIZE : Minimum height at withers for dogs 60 cm
for bitches 55 cm.

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered as a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Thin bone.
Snipy muzzle.
Slightly overshot or undershot bite.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Aggresive or overly shy.
Extremely overshot or undershot bite.
Shyness.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Tiroler Bracke TYROLEAN HOUND

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Tiroler Bracke TYROLEAN HOUND

FCI-Standard N° 68 / 18. 06. 1996 / GB

TRANSLATION : C. Seidler.

ORIGIN : Austria.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 10.10.1995.

UTILIZATION : The Tyrolean Hound is the ideal working dog for the hunter in wood and mountains. It is used as scenthound for hunting on its own hare and fox while giving tongue as well as for tracking all kinds of wounded games.

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds.
Section 1.2 Medium-sized Scenthounds.
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Tyrolean Hound (Tiroler Bracke) originates, as do all types of Bracke, from the Keltenbracke (Celtic Hound). With its dense doublecoat it represents the purest type of game hunting hounds. Already around 1500 Emperor Maximilian 1st used first this noble Bracke in Tyrol and for hunting and mentioned in his hunt diaries that he took his lead hounds (limiers) from them. In 1860, pure breeding from certain strains began in Tyrol and in 1896 a standard was drawn up which was officially recognized in 1908. From the many types of Bracke native to the Tyrol, only the red and the black and tan colour varieties remain. In 1994, the short-legged variety of the Tyrolean Hound was delated.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size. Bone of medium strength, strong, muscular, sinewy. Flowing, long outline. Robust and healthy. Shape long, rectangular, slightly longer than high.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Steady, passionate hunting hound with fine scenting ability. Works independently and hunts with endurance, whereby giving tongue clearly and following scent firmly with a good sense of direction.
HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Broad, clean, lightly arched.
Stop : Clearly defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black leather. Not vertically cut off.
Muzzle : Moderately deep, straight.
Lips : Short and close fitting.
Jaws/Teeth : Strong complete scissor bite. A complete set with 42 teeth is sought after; the absence of totally two PM1 or PM2 (premolar 1 or 2) is tolerated; the M3 (molar 3) are not taken into account.
Eye : Large, not deep set. Lid aperture round. Iris dark brown, edge of third eyelid pigmented. Lids fitting taut against eyeballs.
Leathers : Broad, set on high, rounded at ends, reaching to top Canine when moderately extended.

NECK : Moderately arched, set on neither high or low, dry without dewlap.

BODY : Long trunk.
Withers : Pronounced, forming highest point of the top line.
Back : Straight, taut and moderately broad.
Croup : Sloping moderately, not steep, broad and long.
Chest : Very deep, moderately broad. Well rounded forechest.
Belly : With slight tuck up.

TAIL : Set on high, reaching at least to hock joint. Carried high when excited. Sabre shaped curve permitted, thick brush-like tail desired.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Legs straight.
Shoulder : Laid back, well muscled.
Upper arm : Well angulated.

HINDQUARTERS : Joints in hindquarters well angulated.
Upper thigh : Broad and very muscled.

FEET : Strong with tightly closed, well arched toes and strong pads.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Ground covering, very quick and enduring.

COAT HAIR : Thick double coat, undercoat coarse rather than fine. Hairy belly. Buttocks well feathered. Tail well coated with dense brush.

COLOUR : Red or black and tan (may also be tricolour).
Red variety : Red, deer red or red-fawn, too pale fawn is not desired.
Black and Tan variety : Black main coat or saddle with red usually not clearly defined markings on legs, belly and head. Marking above eyes (Vieräugl) permitted.
White markings (Apply to both colour varieties) : Stripe on neck, patch on fore or back chest and feet and legs. Lack of white markings not to be counted as a fault.

SIZE :
Height at withers : 42-50 cm.
Dogs 44 – 50 cm.
Bitches 42 – 48 cm.

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.
Too weedy or too high on the leg. Too short on the leg.
Coarse skull.
Pendant lips.
Glass or wall eye.
Leathers too short, too long or folded.
Too long, too soft in back.
Shy temperament.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggresive or overly shy.
Nose brown.
Over or undershot bite.
Absence of more than two premolars 1 or 2.
Distinctly pied colouring.
Liver colour.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

TIBETAN TERRIER

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TIBETAN TERRIER

FCI-Standard N° 209 / 20.04.1998 / GB

ORIGIN : Tibet.

PATRONAGE : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 25.08.1988.

UTILIZATION : Companion dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 9 Companion and Toy Dogs.
Section 5 Tibetan breeds.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Sturdy, medium-sized, long-haired, generally square outline; resolute expression.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Lively, good-natured. Loyal companion dog with many engaging ways. Outgoing, alert, intelligent and game; neither fierce nor pugnacious. Sparing of affection to strangers.

HEAD : Head well furnished with long hair, falling forward over eyes. Lower jaw carrying small, but not exaggerated amount of beard.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Of medium length, neither broad nor coarse, narrowing slightly from ear to eye, neither domed nor absolutely flat between ears.
Stop : Marked in front of eyes, but not exaggerated.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Strong. Length from eye to tip of nose equal to length from eye to base of skull.
Jaw/Teeth : Lower jaw well developed. Incisors set in slight curve, evenly spaced and set perpendicular to jaw. Scissor or reversed scissor bite.
Cheeks : Zygomatic arch curved, but not overdeveloped so as to bulge.
Eyes : Large, round, neither prominent nor sunken; set fairly wide apart; dark brown. Eye rims black.
Ears : Pendant, carried not too close to head, V-shaped, not too large, heavily feathered.

BODY : Well muscled, compact and powerful. Length from point of shoulder to root of tail equal to height at withers.
Back : Level over ribs.
Loin : Short, slightly arched.
Croup : Level.
Chest : Well ribbed up.

TAIL : Medium length, set on fairly high and carried in a gay curl over back. Very well feathered. Kink near tip often occurring and permissible.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Heavily furnished. Legs straight and parallel.
Shoulders : Well laid.
Pasterns : Slightly sloping.

HINDQUARTERS : Heavily furnished.
Stifles : Well bent.
Hocks : Low set.

FEET : Large, round, heavily furnished with hair between toes and pads. Standing well down on pads; no arch in feet.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Smooth; good reach; powerful drive. When walking or trotting hind legs should track neither inside nor outside the front legs.

COAT HAIR : Double coat. Undercoat fine and woolly. Top coat profuse, fine but not silky nor woolly; long; either straight or waved but not curled.

COLOUR : White, golden, cream, grey or smoke, black, parti-colour and tricolours; in fact any colour except chocolate or liver permissible.

SIZE :
Height at shoulder : Dogs 35.6 - 40.6 cm (14 - 16 ins);
bitches slightly smaller.

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

TIBETAN SPANIEL

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TIBETAN SPANIEL

FCI-Standard N° 231 / 11. 05. 1998 / GB

ORIGIN : Tibet.

PATRONAGE : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Companion Dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 9 Companion and Toy Dogs.
Section 5 Tibetan breeds.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Small, active and alert. Well balanced in general outline, slightly longer in body than height at withers.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Gay and assertive, highly intelligent, aloof with strangers. Alert, loyal but independant.
HEAD : Small in proportion to body, carried proudly. Masculine in dogs but free from coarseness.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Slightly domed, moderate width and length.
Stop : Slight but defined.

FACIAL REGION:
Nose : Black preferred.
Muzzle : Medium in length. Blunt with cushioning, free from wrinkle. Chin showing some depth and width.
Jaws/Teeth : Slightly undershot. Teeth evenly placed and the lower jaw wide between the canine teeth. Full dentition desirable. Teeth and tongue not showing when mouth closed.
Eyes : Dark brown, oval, bright and expressive, medium size, set fairly well apart but forward looking. Rims black.
Ears : Medium size, pendant, well feathered in adults, set fairly high. Slight lift from the skull desirable but must not fly. Large, heavy, low set ears un-typical.

NECK : Moderately short, strong and well set on. Covered with a mane or « shawl » of longer hair, more pronounced in dogs than bitches.

BODY : Slightly longer from withers to root of tail than the height at withers.
Back : Level.
Ribs : Good spring of rib.

TAIL : Set high, richly plumed and carried in a gay curl or over back when moving. (Not to be penalised for drooping tail when standing).

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Moderate bone; forelegs slightly bowed but firm at shoulder.
Shoulders : Well laid.

HINDQUARTERS : Well made and strong.
Stifle : Moderate turn.
Hocks : Well let down, straight when viewed from behind.

FEET : Harefoot. Small and neat with feathering between toes often extending beyond the feet. Round cat-feet undesirable.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Quick-moving, straight, free, positive.

COAT HAIR : Topcoat silky in texture, smooth on face and front of legs, of moderate length on body, but lying rather flat. Undercoat fine and dense. Ears and back of forelegs nicely feathered, tail and buttocks well furnished with longer hair. Not overcoated, bitches tend to carry less coat and mane than dogs.

COLOUR : All colours and mixture of colours permissible.

SIZE AND WEIGHT : Height about 25.4 cm (10 ins).
Weight : Ideal 4.1 to 6.8 kgs (9-15 lbs).

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

THAI RIDGEBACK DOG

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THAI RIDGEBACK DOG

FCI-Standard N° 338 / 25. 02. 2004 / GB

ORIGIN : Thailand.

UTILIZATION : Hunting and companion dog.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 26.05.2003.

FCI'S CLASSIFICATION : Group 5 Spitz and primitive
types.
Section 7 Primitive Type-Hunting
Dogs.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Thai Ridgeback Dog is an old breed which can be seen in the archeological documents in Thailand which were written about 360 years ago. It was used mainly for hunting in the eastern part of Thailand. People also used it to escort their carts and as a watch dog. The reason why it has kept its own original type for so many years is due to poor transportation systems in the eastern part of Thailand; it had fewer chances to crossbreed with other breeds.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized dog with short hair forming a ridge along the back. The body is slightly longer than its height at withers. Muscles are well developed, and its anatomical structure is suitable for activities.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
Length of body : Height at the withers = 11 : 1O
Depth of chest : Height at the withers = 1 : 2

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Tough and active with excellent jumping ability. A loyal family dog.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : The skull is flat between the ears but slightly rounded when seen from the side.
Forehead : Wrinkles when the dog is attentive.
Stop : Clearly defined, but moderate.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black. In blue dogs, the nose is bluish.
Nasal bridge : Straight and long.
Muzzle : Wedge-shaped, slightly shorter than skull.
Lips : Tight with good pigmentation.
Mouth : Black marking on the tongue is preferable.
Jaws : Upper and lower jaws are strong.
Teeth : White and strong with scissors bite.
Eyes : Medium size and almond shaped. The eye colour is dark brown. In blues, amber-coloured eyes are permitted.
Ears : Set on sides of the skull. Medium sized, triangular, inclining forward and firmly pricked. Not cropped.

NECK : Medium length, strong, muscular, slightly arched and holding head high.

BODY

Back : Strong and level.
Loin : Strong and broad.
Croup : Moderately sloping.
Chest : Deep enough to reach the elbows. The ribs are well sprung, but not barrel-shaped.
Lower line : The belly is well tucked up.

TAIL :Thick at base with gradual tapering toward the tip. The tip can reach hock joints. Carried vertically and slightly curved.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Shoulder : Well laid back.
Forearm : Straight.
Pastern : Straight when seen from the front and very slightly sloping when seen from the side.
Feet : Oval
Nails : Black but can be lighter depending on coat colour.

HINDQUARTERS :
Thighs : Well developed with well bent stifles.
Hocks : Strong and well let down.
Rear Pastern : Straight and parallel when seen from the rear.
Feet : Oval

GAIT : Reachy stride with no pitching nor rolling of the body. Parallel tracking at normal speed. When viewed from the front, the forelegs move up and down in straight lines so that the shoulder, elbow and pastern joints are approximately in line with each other. When viewed from the rear, the stifle and hip joints are approximately in line. Movement in a straight line forward without throwing the feet in or out; thus enabling the stride to be long and drive powerful. The overall appearance of the moving dog is one of smooth flowing and well balanced rhythm.

SKIN : Soft, fine and tight. Throat : no dewlap.

COAT Hair : Short and smooth. The ridge on the top region is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. It should be clearly defined from other parts of the back. There are various shapes and lengths of ridge, but must be symmetrical on either side of the backbone and within the width of the back. Crowns or whirls at the head of the ridge are acceptable.
Colour : Solid colour : red, black, blue and very light fawn (isabella). Black mask is preferable in reds.

SIZE : Ideal height at the withers : Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Bitches 20-22 inches (51-56 cm).
There is a tolerance of plus or minus one inch (2.5 cm).

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.

Any bite other than scissors bite.
Unbalanced ridge.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.
Dogs without ridge
Long hair.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Terrier Brasileiro BRAZILIAN TERRIER

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Terrier Brasileiro BRAZILIAN TERRIER

FCI‑Standard N° 341 / 06.06.2007/ GB

TRANSLATION : Ursula Santos, Prof. W. Brass, Prof. R. Triquet and Dr. J.‑ M. Paschoud.

ORIGIN : Brazil.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 21.05.2007.

UTILIZATION : Hunting dog for small game, guard dog and companion.

FCI‑CLASSIFICATION : Group 3 Terriers.
Section 1 Large and medium‑sized Terriers.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The ancestors of the Brazilian Terrier do not originate from Brazil. In the last century and in the beginning of the present, many young Brazilians studied in the European universities, especially in France and England. These young people often returned married and their wives brought with them a small Terrier type dog. The young Brazilians and their families went back to the farms they had left. The little dog adapted to farm life and crossed with local dogs and bitches. Thus, a new model was shaped and the phenotype was fixed within a few generations.
With the development of big cities, the farmers, with their families and employees were attracted by the great urban centres. In this way the little dog suffered another change in his surroundings.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium‑sized dog, slender, well balanced, with firm but not too heavy structure, body of square appearance with clean curved lines that distinguish him from the smooth Fox Terrier with square lines.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Restless, alert, active and keen; friendly and gentle to friends.

HEAD
Viewed from the top, the head is triangular in shape, broad at its base, with ears well apart, narrowing notably from the eyes to the nose tip. Viewed in profile, the upper line rises slightly from the tip of the nose to the stop, sharply between the eyes and continues to the occipital bone with a slight convexity.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Rounded with moderately flat forehead. Its side lines, seen from the top, converge to the eyes. The distance from the external eye‑corner to the attachment of the ears is equal to the distance between the two external eye‑corners. Mediofrontal groove well developed.
Stop : Pronounced.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Moderately developed, dark coloured with wide nostrils.
Muzzle : Viewed from the top, it describes an equilateral triangle from both external eye‑corners to the tip of the nose; strong and well chiselled under the eyes with a sloping root of muzzle, accentuating the stop.
Lips : Dry, tight, the upper lip just over the lower, covering the teeth, allowing to close the mouth completely.
Cheek : Dry, well developed.
Teeth : 42 teeth, regularly set and well developed, scissors bite.
Eyes : Set halfway from the occipital protuberance to the nose tip, well apart, the distance between the two external eye‑corners being equal to the distance from the external eye‑corner to the nose tip. Looking straight forward, moderately prominent, large with slightly accentuated eyebrows. Roundish, well opened, alive, with a keen expression; as dark as possible. The blue variety has bluish gray, the brown variety brown, green or blue eyes.
Ears : Set on laterally, in line with the eyes, well apart from each other and leaving good space for the skull. Triangular shaped with pointed tips; carried half‑pricked, with the folded tip falling down and pointing to the external eye‑corner. Ears are not cropped.

NECK : Of moderate length, well balanced in relation with the head, harmoniously set to head and trunk. Clean, dry; upper line slightly curved.

BODY : Well balanced, not too heavy, square appearance with clean curved lines.
Withers : Well pronounced and harmoniously connected to the front legs.
Topline : Firm and straight, going slightly downwards from the withers to the croup.
Back : Relatively short and well muscled.
Loin : Short and firm, harmoniously connected to the croup.
Croup : Slightly sloping, low set tail. Well developed and muscled.
Forechest : Not very pronounced, moderately broad, allowing free movement of the forelegs.
Chest : Long, deep, reaching to the level of the elbows. Sternum long with well arched oval ribs; being horizontal, the sternum is moderately curved.
Underline and belly : Slightly curved, rising to the rear but no whippet‑like tuck up.

TAIL : In the country of origin customarily docked but it can be naturally short or long; in the latter case, it does not reach below the hock. Low set, short, docked at the joint between the second and the third caudal vertebra.
Natural tail : Short, not reaching to hocks, low set, of good strength, carried gaily, not curled over the back.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Viewed from the front straight, moderately apart, but in line with the hind legs, which are also straight, but more apart.
Shoulders : Long, bent in a 110° to 120 ° angle.
Upper arms : Approximately the same length as the shoulder‑blade.
Elbows : Set tightly to the body, at the same level as the chest underline.
Forerarms : Straight, thin and dry.
Carpal joints (Carpi, wrists) : Open angle.
Pasterns : Straight, thin.
Forefeet : Tight, neither turned in nor out; hare feet; the two median toes are longer.

HINDQUARTERS : Strongly muscled, well developed thighs, legs in proportion to the thighs. High set hocks with obtuse angle.
Upper thighs : Well developed and muscled.
Stifles : Obtuse angulation.
Lower thighs : In proportion to the size of the upper thighs.
Hocks : High, obtuse angulation.
Metatarsi (Rear pasterns) : Straight.
Hind feet : Tight, longer than the forefeet.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Elegant, free, short and quick movement.

SKIN : Well applied, not loose. Dry.

COAT HAIR : Short‑haired, smooth, fine but not soft, laid close to the skin, in the type of rat's hair. One cannot see the skin through it. Finer on the head, ears, under the neck, on inner and lower parts of forequarters and backside of the thighs.

COLOUR : Ground colour predominant white with black, brown or blue markings; the following typical and characteristic markings must always be present : tan markings above the eyes, on both sides of the muzzle and inside and on edge of ears. These tan markings may extend to other body regions bordering markings. The head must always present black, brown or blue markings in the frontal region and ears; there may be a white blaze and white marks preferably on the frontal groove and lateral parts of the muzzle, distributed as harmoniously as possible.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at the withers : males from 35 to 40 cm
bitches from 33 to 38 cm
Weight : Maximum 10 kg.
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.
Lack in structure.
Legs not upright.
Long or atypical hair.
Faults in the typical characteristic markings.
Fully erect ear.
Too heavy or too loose shoulders.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Viciousness or shyness.
Croup not slightly sloping.
Overshot or undershot bite.
Lack of harmony, atypical build.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Tchiorny Terrier BLACK TERRIER Black Russian Terrier

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Tchiorny Terrier BLACK TERRIER Black Russian Terrier

FCI-Standard N° 327 / 19. 02. 1996 / GB

TRANSLATION : Translated from Russian to French on September 29, 1993 by Mr.R.Triquet, with the collaboration of Mme Annie Allain, assistant professor of Russian at the University of Lille III, France. Translated from French to English on July 28, 1995 by Christopher Arts and Jane Pampalone.

ORIGIN : Russia.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.09.1983.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Groupe 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer –
Molossoid breeds -
Swiss Mountain and
Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 1.4 Tchiorny Terrier.
Without working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The size of the Black Terriers is larger than an average dog. Black Terriers are strong, with massive one structure and well-developed muscles. The skin is tight and elastic, without any folds or dewlap.
Dogs of this breed are assertive, wary of strangers and resistant; they adjust easily to different climates. The Black Terrier must yield to training.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE : Robust and rustic.
Faults : Feeble or fragile appearance, insufficient muscle tone.
Major faults : Light bone structure, weak muscle tone, frail and weak constitution.

INDEX OF THE FORMAT : The proportion of the length of the body vs. the height at the withers is 100 : 105.
Faults : Format slightly too large (106 : 108).
Major faults : Format too large (in excess of 108).

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Extremely energetic, hardy, stable temperament, but very lively, with strong reactions of defense.
Faults : Timid, excessively excitable, passive.
Major faults : Fearful, extremely excitable, extremely passive.

CHARACTERISTICS TYPICAL FOR EACH SEX :
Clearly expressed, depending on the sex. Male dogs are of greater size, more masculine and more massive than bitches.
Faults : Minor deviation from the required sexual characteristics.
Major faults : Strong deviation from the required characteristics. Male with a feminine appearance or vice versa.

HEAD : Long and moderately narrow skull with well-rounded cheekbones. The forehead is flat. The stop is marked but not too pronounced. The muzzle is parallel with the topline of the skull. The muzzle is massive, slightly tapering. The length of the muzzle is slightly less than the length of the skull. The moustache and the beard give the muzzle a truncated and square appearance. The lips are thick and full. The upper lip is adjusted to the line of the lower jaw without forming flews.
Faults : Head too small, forehead rounded, stop hardly marked or excessively pronounced, protruding cheekbones, soft lips.
Major faults : Coarse head, too light or too heavy, rounded head; muzzle short, pointed or turned-up.

EARS: Attached high on the head, hanging down straight from the base, small and triangular in shape. The front rim of the ear hangs down against the cheekbones.
Faults : Ears set too low; long ears, flying ears, ears held apart from the cheekbones.
Major faults : Ears standing up from the base, semi-erect ears.

EYES : Small, oval shaped, slanted, dark in colour.
Faults : Big eyes or eye colour not sufficiently dark. Visible third eyelid. Visible haw. Presence of a milky spot on the eye.
Major faults : Light coloured eye, cross-eyed.

TEETH : Strong, white in colour, closely positioned. The incisors are positioned in one line, the bite is a scissors bite.
Faults : Poorly developed teeth, teeth not corresponding with age, damaged teeth which do not interfere with the proper occlusion of the bite. Absence of up to two of the first premolars or absence of one of the first premolars and one of the second premolars. Light tar build-up.
Major faults : Very small teeth, missing teeth; incisors not aligned; any deviation from a scissors bite; absence of an incisor or a canine, absence of a third or a fourth premolar or any molar. Teeth with severely damaged enamel.

NECK : Long, massive, dry, set at a 40 – 45 degree angle to the topline.
Faults : Short neck, blocky neck, showing a dewlap or held low.

BODY :

CHEST : Large, deep, showing several well-sprung ribs. The lower part of the chest is positioned at the level of the elbows or slightly below this level.
Faults : Ribs not well sprung, chest not descending to the level of the elbows, ribcage slightly flat.
Major faults : Barrel shaped ribcage, too wide, not enough let down, flat or narrow.

ABDOMEN : Set above the lower line of the chest.
Faults : Strongly tucked-up or whippety abdomen.

WITHERS : High, clearly marked above the dorsal topline.
Faults : Low, poorly developed withers.

BACK : Straight, large, muscular.
Faults : Weak back, narrow or insufficiently muscled.
Major faults : Concave or convex back.

LOIN : Short, wide, muscular and slightly arched.
Faults : Long, insufficiently rounded.
Major faults : Badly coupled, narrow or very arched.

RUMP : Large, muscular, with a barely visible slope towards the tail, which is set high on the croup.
Faults : Horizontal rump or slightly sloping rump, insufficiently muscled.
Major faults : Slanting or narrow rump.

TAIL : Set high, thick and docked short, leaving 3 to 4 vertebrae.
Faults : Tail set low, incorrectly docked tail.
Major faults : Tail not docked.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Seen from the front, the legs are straight and parallel. The angle of the shoulder blade with the upper arm is approximately 110 degrees. The elbows must point backwards. The forearms are short and vertical. The pasterns are short and straight.
Faults : Shoulder is slightly too straight, elbows slightly turned inwards or outwards; pasterns weak, outwards or inwards.
Major faults : Upright shoulder; strong deviation of the elbows; deviation of the forearm; knuckling over, down or pastern.

HINDQUARTERS : Seen from behind, the legs are straight and parallel, but held more wide than the front legs. The thighs are muscular and well developed. The lower thighs are long and set obliquely. The hock joint is dry and well developed. The hocks (metatarsals) are massive, long and almost vertical.
Faults: Weak muscle tone, short legs, slightly cow hocked legs (or bow-legged). Angulations slightly too straight or the angle at the hock too narrow. Hare feet.
Major faults : The same as above, but more pronounced. Rump too high. Hock joints perfectly straight or with a very narrow angulation.

FEET : (Fore- and hind feet) : Thick, with well arched pads, rounded in shape.
Faults : Feet pointing outwards or inwards.
Major faults : Feet flat or crooked.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Easy, harmonious and fluid. A slow trot or the gallop are the most typical movements. When trotting, the legs must move in a straight line, with the front legs converging towards a median line. The back and the loin show an elastic movement.
Faults : Slight deviation from the requirement that the legs move in a straight line. Insufficient extension of the front or hind legs.
Major faults : Restricted or clumsy movement, movement of the hind legs not straight (crab-like movement), unbalanced movement of the rump (rolling movement of the hindquarters), pacing movement.

COAT HAIR : The hair is rough, hard, ample and extremely dense. The broken’s hair length is between 1.6 and 3.9 inches (4 – 10 cm) and covers the entire body. On the muzzle, the coat forms a rough, brushy moustache on the upper lip and a beard on the lower lip. Above the eyes, the eyebrows are rough and bristled. On the neck and the withers, the coat is longer and forms a mane. The forelegs down until the elbows and the hind legs until the thighs are covered by a rough and long coat. The undercoat is dense and well-developed
Faults : Straight hair, not broken. Wavy hair, soft hair, hair longer than 3.9 inches (10 cm). Insufficient formation of moustache, beard or eyebrows. Frizzy hair.
Major faults : Hair too long (in excess of 5.9 inches (15 cm)), soft hair, falling hair, short hair, smooth hair; absence of coat developments on head or legs.

COLOUR : Black or black with grey hairs.
Faults : Brown or grey shadings, small white spot on chest.
Major faults : Brown or grey coat, reddish patches; white spots on chin, head, neck and legs.

HEIGHT AT THE WITHERS :
Male dogs : 25.7 – 28.1 inches (66 - 72 cm).
Bitches : 25.0 – 27.3 inches (64 - 70 cm).
Faults : Slightly leggy or short on the legs. Height at withers of male dogs below 25.7 inches (66 cm) or above 28.1 inches (72 cm); height at the withers of bitches below 25.0 inches (64 cm) or above 27.3 inches (70 cm).
Major faults : Rump set too high or withers too low. Height at withers of male dogs below 25.4 inches (65 cm) or above 28.9 inches (74 cm); height at withers of bitches below 24.6 inches (63 cm) or above 28.1 inches (72 cm).

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.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Aggresive or overly shy.
Any deviation from the scissors-bite requirement.
Parti-coloured coat. White markings on feet. Red patches. Grey coat.
Absence of an incisor or a canine. Absence of any third premolar or any fourth premolar. Absence of any molar.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

TAIWAN DOG

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TAIWAN DOG

FCI-Standard N° 348 / 22. 11. 2004 / GB

ORIGIN : Taiwan.

PATRONAGE : Japan.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 09 11.2004.

UTILIZATION : Hunting dog, watch dog, companion dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
Section 7 Primitive Type – Hunting Dogs.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Taiwan Dogs are originally native Taiwanese dogs, descendants of the South Asian hunting dogs called “Pariah dog” which ancient local inhabitants used to live with in the central mountainous districts. This breed was the loyal companion of the ancient hunter in the wildforest. In 1980, a cooperative study was carried out by the National Taiwan University, Japan Gifu University and Nagoya University Scholars on the subject of native Taiwan dogs, by visiting twenty-nine tribes of local inhabitants. As a result, it was confirmed that the present Taiwan Dog is a descendant of the South Asian hunting dogs. This breed is now popular all across the island as a watch and companion dog.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized dog with triangular head, almond eyes, thin prick ears and sickle tail. Dry, sinewy, well-balanced.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
Depth of chest : Height at the withers = 4.5 – 4.7 : 10.
Height at withers : Length of body = 10 : 10.5. Bitches are allowed to be slightly longer.
Length of muzzle : Length of skull = 4.5 : 5.5.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Extremely faithful to his master, keen in sense, alert in movement, bold and fearless.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Forehead : Broad and roundish, without wrinkle.
Skull : The skull is slightly longer than the muzzle.
Stop : Well defined with a slight furrow.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Moderate size. Nostrils wide. Black in colour, but can be slightly lighter in all colours except for the blacks.
Muzzle : Nasal bridge flat. Lips tight, without flews. The muzzle tapers a little from base to nose, but is not pointed at the tip.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws are strong. Scissors bite, teeth are set square to the jaws.
Cheeks : Well developed and slightly protruding.
Eyes : Almond in shape. Dark brown in colour. Brown is also acceptable, but yellow or light eyes should be avoided.
Ears : Pricked, set on sides of the skull at an angle of 45 degrees. Inside of the outline is straight, while outside of the outline is slightly rounded.

NECK : Muscular, strong, good length, slightly arched. Without dewlap.
BODY :
General : Sinewy and muscular, nearly square in shape.
Back : Straight and short. Withers well developed.
Loin : Firmly muscled.
Croup : Broad. Flat or very slightly sloping and short.
Chest : Fairly deep yet not reaching the elbow. Forechest slightly protruding. Ribs are well sprung.
Belly : Well tucked up.

TAIL : In the shape of a sickle, set on high, carried erect, active, with the tip curving forward.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Shoulders : Well muscled. Shoulder blades are laid back. They should meet the upper arms at an angle of 105-110 degrees.
Elbows : Close to the body.
Forearms : Straight and parallel to each other
Metacarpus (Pasterns) : Firm.
HINDQUARTERS : Hindlegs should be slender, with good bone, well muscled and parallel to each other. The rear angulation should be in balance to the front.
Upper thighs : Broad, sloping and well bent at the stifle.
Lower thighs : Should be in balance with upper thighs.
Metatarsus (Rear pastern) : Perpendicular to the ground.

FEET : Turning neither in nor out. Pads are firm and thick. Nails are black in colour, but lighter colours are acceptable in all colours except for the blacks.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Powerful gait with reaching stride. Agile enough to easily turn 180 degrees quickly.

COAT HAIR : Short and hard, lying tight to the body. Length is between 1.5 to 3 cm.

COLOUR : Black, brindle, fawn, white, white and black, white and fawn, white and brindle.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height : Dogs : 48 cm - 52 cm.
Bitches : 43 cm - 47 cm.
Weight : Dogs : 14 kg to 18 kg.
Bitches : 12 kg to 16 kg.

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.
Shyness.
Level bite.
Lack of teeth is to be penalized, but lack of less than 3 PM1 is acceptable.
Protruding eyes.
Too straight front and rear angulations.
Oversize, undersize.
ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.
Undershot.
Overshot.
Ears not pricked.
Extremely long hair (exceeding 4.5 cm).
Missing canine tooth.
Curled tail.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Svensk Lapphund SWEDISH LAPPHUND

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Svensk Lapphund SWEDISH LAPPHUND

FCI-Standard N° 135 / 22. 09. 2000 / GB

TRANSLATION : Renée Sporre Willes, in collaboration with R. Triquet.

ORIGIN : Sweden.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 26.06.2000.

UTILIZATION : Herding dog, nowadays mainly kept as a companion dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
Section 3 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Swedish Lapphund (a Nordic Spitz used in the past for reindeer herding by the nomadic Laplanders) has been known in the Nordic area for centuries.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Typical Spitz dog of slightly less than medium size and with proud head carriage. Its coat is weather resistant.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : Rectangular body shape.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Lively, alert, kind and affectionate. The Lapphund is very receptive and willing to work. Its abilities as a good guard and herding dog made it very useful in the reindeer trade. It is very versatile, suitable for obedience training, agility, herding, tracking, etc. It is easy to train, full of endurance and toughness.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Slightly longer than broad; forehead rounded and occiput not clearly defined.
Stop : Very well marked.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Preferably dark, or very black.
Muzzle : A little more than one third of the length of the head. Foreface strong, evenly tapering towards tip of nose. Nose bridge straight.
Lips : Close fitting. Palate and lips strongly pigmented.
Jaws/Teeth : Scissor bite with evenly set and well developed teeth.
Eyes : Set well apart, round, fairly big, but not protruding. Brown, preferably dark brown and full of expression. Rims strongly pigmented.
Ears : Triangular, broad at base, small, pricked, tips slightly rounded. Set well apart and very mobile. Tipped ears are undesirable but not as eliminating fault.

NECK : Medium length, clean-cut and powerful.

BODY : Well put together, slightly longer than height at withers.
Back : Level, strong, muscular and springy.
Loin : Short and broad.
Croup : Proportionally long and broad, slightly sloping and well muscled.
Chest : Rather deep reaching to elbow. Ribcage proportionally long, oval and with well developed last ribs. Forechest well developed; well defined breastbone.
Underline and belly : Belly slightly tucked up.

TAIL : Rather high set, reaching to hock when extended. Carried curled over back when the dog is moving.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Forequarters should be sufficiently angulated at shoulders and elbows to provide good reach.
Shoulders : Shoulder blade well laid back.
Elbows : Fitting close to chest.
Forearm : Straight, strong and parallel, standing and moving.
Pasterns : Sufficiently slanting.
Forefeet : Strong, oval, with tightly knit toes, hardy and elastic padding; well covered with fur also between pads. Nails and pads strongly pigmented.

HINDQUARTERS : Well angulated, but not exaggerated, in stifle and hock joint.
Upper thigh : Muscular.
Hocks : Low-set to give power of propulsion. Dewclaws undesirable.
Hind feet : As front feet.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Light and springy, covering ground, with drive.

COAT HAIR : Profuse double coat. Hair standing straight out from body, undercoat dense and very finely curled. Short on head and front of legs. Longer on brisket, backside of legs and on tail. Bushy, long and dense on tail. Forming a ruff round neck.

COLOUR : Usually solid black; bronzing is typical. Liverbrown was known a long time ago. White on chest, on feet and tip of tail is permissible but more white is undesirable.

HEIGHT :
Height at withers : Ideal size for males : 48 cm,
Ideal size for females : 43 cm.
Allowance for +/- 3 cm.

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.

SEVERE FAULT :
No trace of undercoat.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.
Untypical.
Abnormalities.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

SUSSEX SPANIEL

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SUSSEX SPANIEL

FCI-Standard N° 127 / 28. 11. 2003 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.2003.

UTILIZATION : Flushing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 8 Retrievers-Flushing Dogs- Water Dogs.
Section 2 Flushing Dogs.
With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Massive, strongly built. Active, energetic dog, whose characteristic movement is a decided roll, and unlike that of any other Spaniel.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Natural working ability, gives tongue at work in thick cover. Kindly disposition, aggression highly undesirable.

HEAD : Well balanced.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Wide, showing moderate curve from ear to ear, neither flat nor apple headed, with centre indentation. Brows frowning; occiput decided, but not pointed.
Stop : Pronounced.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Nostrils well developed and liver in colour.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Eyes : Hazel colour, fairly large, not full, but soft expression and not showing much haw.
Ears : Thick, fairly large and lobular, set moderately low, just above eye level. Lying close to skull.

NECK : Long, strong and slightly arched, not carrying head much above level of back. Slight throatiness, but well marked frill.

BODY : Whole body strong and level with no sign of waistlines from withers to hips.
Back and loin : Well developed and muscular in both width and depth.
Chest : Deep and well developed; not too round and wide. The back ribs must be deep.

TAIL : Customarily docked.
Docked : Set low and never carried above level of back. Lively actioned. Customarily docked to a length from 13-18 cms (5-7 ins).
Undocked : Set low, of medium length, and not carried above the level of the back. It should taper gradually to a point and be moderately feathered.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Legs rather short and strong.
Shoulders : Sloping and free.
Arms : Well boned and muscular.
Pastern joint : Large and strong.
Pasterns : Short and well boned.

HINDQUARTERS : Legs short and strong with good bone. Hindlegs not appearing shorter than forelegs or over angulated.
Thighs : Strongly boned and muscular.
Hocks : Large and strong.

FEET : Round, well padded, well feathered between toes.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : True fore and aft with distinctive roll.

COAT HAIR : Abundant and flat with no tendency to curl and ample undercoat for weather resistance. Ears covered with soft, wavy hair, but not too profuse. Forequarters and hindquarters moderately well feathered. Tail thickly clothed with hair but not feathered.

COLOUR : Rich golden liver and hair shading to golden at tip; gold predominating. Dark liver or puce undesirable.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Ideal height at withers : 38-41 cm (15-16 ins).
Weight : Approximately 23 kg (50 lbs).

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

This amended breed standard will become effective from April 2004.

Suomenpystykorva FINNISH SPITZ

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Suomenpystykorva FINNISH SPITZ

FCI-Standard N° 49 / 09. 08. 1999 / GB

TRANSLATION : Finnish Kennel Club.

ORIGIN : Finland.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 12.03.1999.

UTILIZATION : A hunting dog mainly for forest game birds, also predatory small game, water-fowl and elk. Eager hunter; rather independent, yet works co-operatively to game, marking game by barking.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive types.
Section 2 Nordic Hunting Dogs.
With working trial only for nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland).

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The origin of the Finnish Spitz is unknown. However it is known that hundreds of years ago dogs of the same type as Finnish Spitz were already being used for all game hunting over the whole country. Originally the main goal was to develop a dog which barked well at game up in trees and was also beautiful. When acceptance to the breed register started in the 1890:s, individuals similar in type and usage were found mainly in the eastern and northern parts of the country. The first standard was established in 1892. The first speciality show was held the same year and the first bird-hunting trial in 1897. Today the breed is very common in both Finland and Sweden. It has been developed from pure natural stock and is an essential part of the Finnish culture. The Finnish Spitz was named as the National Dog of Finland in 1979.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Smaller than medium-sized, almost square. In conformation lean, firm and carries itself well.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : The length of the body is the same as the height at the withers. The depth of the chest is slightly less than half of the height at the withers. The ratio between the muzzle and skull is approximately 3:4. The skull is a little broader than long; its breadth is the same as its depth.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Lively, vigorous, brave and determined. Possibly a little reserved towards strangers, but never vicious.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Viewed from above egg-shaped broadening gradually towards the ears, broadest between the ears. Viewed from the front and in profile the skull is slightly convex. The upper axes of the skull and muzzle are almost parallel. The frontal furrow is very shallow. The superciliary ridges and the occiput are slightly visible.
Stop : Not very pronounced, the angle between the nasal bridge and the skull is clearly marked.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Rather small, jet-black.
Muzzle : Narrow, clean, viewed from above and in profile evenly tapering. The nasal bridge is straight. The lower jaw is clearly visible.
Lips : Tight, rather thin and close fitting. Good pigmentation.
Jaws/Teeth : The jaws are strong. The teeth are well developed and symmetrical; normal dentition. Tight scissor bite.
Cheeks : The zygomatic arches are slightly emphasized.
Eyes : Medium-sized, almond-shaped, slightly oblique and preferably dark. The expression is lively and alert.
Ears : Set rather high, always erect. Rather small sized, pointed, very mobile and covered with fine hair.

NECK : Muscular; it appears to be rather short in males due to the thick ruff, of medium length in bitches. Throat without dewlap.

BODY :
Withers : Clearly defined, especially in males.
Back : Rather short, straight and muscular.
Loin : Short and muscular.
Croup : Of medium length, well developed and slightly sloping.
Chest : Deep, reaching almost the elbows, not very broad. The ribs are slightly arched; the forechest clearly visible, not very broad.
Lower line : Slightly tucked up.

TAIL : Curved vigorously forward from the set-on tightly along the back, down-and slightly backwards pressed against the upper thigh, the tip of the tail reaches to the middle of the upper thigh. When straightened reaches approximately down to the hocks.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
General appearance : Viewed from the front straight and parallel. The bone is of medium strength. The upper arm is a little shorter than the shoulder blade and the forearm.
Shoulders : Firm, very mobile and relatively straight.
Upper arm : A little shorter than the shoulder blade. Slightly sloping and strong.
Elbows : Placed in front of a vertical line drawn from the highest point of the shoulder blade; pointing straight backwards.
Forearm : Rather strong, vertical.
Metacarpus (Pastern) : Of medium length, slightly sloping.
Forefeet : Roundish cat-feet. Toes tight and well arched. Pads elastic, always black, the sides covered with dense hair.

HINDQUARTERS :
General appearance : Strong, viewed from behind straight and parallel, medium angulation. The bone is of medium strength. The upper thigh is slightly longer than the second thigh.
Upper thigh : Of medium length, rather broad with well developed muscles.
Stifle : Pointed forward, medium angulation.
Second thigh : Muscular.
Hock joints : Set moderately low, medium angulation.
Metatarsus (Hock) : Rather short, strong and vertical.
Hindfeet : A little longer than the front feet, otherwise the same. The dewclaws should be removed.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : Light, covering the ground effortlessly. Changes easily from trot to gallop, which is the most natural style of movement. The legs move parallel. When rushing after game, he bursts explosively into a fast gallop.

SKIN : Tight overall without wrinkles.

COAT HAIR : Rather long on the body, semi-erect or erect, stiffer on the neck and back. On the head and the legs, except at the back of the hindquarters, short and close-lying. The stiff hair on the shoulders, especially in males, is noticeably longer and coarser. On the back of the thighs (trousers) and on the tail the hair is long and dense. The undercoat is short, soft, dense and light in colour.

COLOUR : The hair on the back is red-or golden brown, preferably bright. A lighter shade inside the ears, on cheeks, throat, chest, belly, inside the legs, back of the thighs and on the tail. A white stripe on the chest and small white markings on the feet are permitted.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at withers : Ideal height for males 47 cm,
Ideal height for females 42 cm.
With a tolerance of ± 3 cm.
Weight : Males 12 - 13 kg,
Bitches 7 - 10 kg.

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.
Heavy head.
Coarse muzzle.
Weak underjaw.
Ears pointing forward in a sharp angle, leaning sideways or close together at the tips, curving backwards or ears that are long-haired inside.
Slack or too tightly curved tail.
Too flexible in pasterns.
Long, soft, too short or close-lying coat.
Clearly defined diversity of colours.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
Aggresive or overly shy.
Flesh-coloured nose.
Overshot or undershot mouth.
Eyes bright yellow or wall eye.
Ears with drooping tips.
Kinky tail.
Wavy or curly coat.
Colour shades differing clearly from the basic colour.
Large white markings on the chest and/or a white sock.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Suomenlapinkoira FINNISH LAPPHUND

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Suomenlapinkoira FINNISH LAPPHUND

FCI-Standard N° 189 / 12. 03. 1999 / GB

TRANSLATION : Finnish Kennel Club.

ORIGIN : Finland.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 12.03.1999.

UTILIZATION : Originally a herder and watch dog used in work of keeping reindeer. Today also popular as a companion dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5 Spitz and primitive type.
Section 3 Nordic Watchdogs and Herders.
Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : For hundreds of years the Lapps have used dogs of the same type as Finnish Lapphund as reindeer herders and watchdogs in Fennoscandia and in the northern parts of Russia. Due to these dogs the first standard of the Lapponian Herder was established by the Finnish Kennel Club in 1945. The breed’s name was changed into Lapphund in 1967. In the 1970:s the type and picture of the breed became fixed and the standard has been specified several times. The breed name was again changed into Finnish Lapphund in 1993. The breed type has become stable in a short time and today the breed is very popular mainly as a house and hobby dog in the whole of Finland.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Smaller than medium sized, the conformation is strong for the size, slightly longer than the height at the withers. Long and thick coated dog with pricked ears.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : The depth of the body is slightly less than the half of the height at the withers. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull. The skull is slightly longer than broad, the depth is the same as the breadth.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Keen, courageous, calm and willing to learn. Friendly and faithful.

HEAD : Strong in outline, rather broad.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Broad, slightly convex. The forehead is rather domed. The frontal furrow is clearly defined.
Stop : Clearly defined.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Preferably black, yet harmonizing with the coat colour.
Muzzle : Strong, broad and straight; viewed from above and in profile evenly, but only slightly tapering.
Lips : Tight.
Jaws/Teeth : The jaws are strong. Scissor bite.
Cheeks : The zygomatic arches are clearly marked.
Eyes : Dark brown in colour, yet harmonizing with the coat colour; oval shaped. The expression is soft and friendly.
Ears : Medium sized, carried erect or semi-erect, set rather apart, rather broad at the base, triangular in shape and very mobile.

NECK : Medium in length, strong and covered with profuse hair.

BODY :
Withers : Muscular and broad, slightly marked.
Back : Strong and straight.
Loin : Short and muscular.
Croup : Of medium length, well developed, only slightly oblique.
Chest : Deep, rather long, reaching almost to the elbows, not very broad. The ribs are slightly arched; the forechest clearly visible, not very strong.
Underline : Slightly tucked up.

TAIL : Set rather high, medium in length, covered with profuse and long hair. The tip of the tail may have a J-formed hook. In movement the tail is curved over the back or side, in rest it may hang.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
General appearance : Powerful with strong bones. Viewed from the front straight and parallel.
Shoulders : Slightly oblique.
Upper arm : As long as the shoulder blade. The angle between shoulder and upper arm is rather open.
Elbows : Placed slightly lower than the lower edge of the ribcage, pointing straight backwards.
Forearm : Rather strong, vertical.
Carpus : Flexible.
Pastern : Of medium length, slightly oblique.
Fore feet : Well arched, oval rather than round, covered with dense hair. The pads are elastic with the sides covered with dense hair.

HINDQUARTERS :
General appearance : Strong boned, powerful, viewed from behind straight and parallel. The angulation is clearly marked but not too strongly.
Upper thigh : Of medium length, rather broad with well developed muscles.
Stifle : Pointed forward, the angulation is rather clearly marked.
Second thigh : Relatively long and sinewy.
Hock joint : Moderately low set; the angulation is clearly marked but not too strongly.
Metatarsus : Rather short, strong and vertical.
Hindfeet : As front feet. Dewclaws are not desirable.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : Effortless. Changes easily from trot to gallop, which is the most natural style of movement. The legs move parallel. When working agile and fast.

SKIN : Tight overall without wrinkles.
COAT HAIR : Profuse, especially the males have an abundant mane. The outer coat is long, straight and harsh. On the head and on the frontside of the legs the coat is shorter. There has to be an undercoat that is soft and dense.

COLOUR : All colours are permitted. The basic colour must be dominant. Colours other than the basic colour can occur on head, neck, chest, underside of the body, on legs and tail.

SIZE :
Height at withers : Ideal height for males 49 cm,
Ideal height for females 44 cm.
With a tolerance of ± 3 cm.
The type is more important than the size.
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.
Males not masculine and females not feminine.
Light head.
Insufficient stop.
Drop-ears.
Tail carriage continuously lower than the topline.
Over angulated or too straight rear angulation.
Lack of under coat.
Flat coat.
Curly outer coat.
Basic colour indistinct.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :

Aggresive or overly shy.
Overshot or undershot mouth.
Kinky tail.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Suomenajokoira FINNISH HOUND

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Suomenajokoira FINNISH HOUND

FCI-Standard N°51 / 14. 11. 2000 / GB
ORIGIN : Finland.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 17.07.1997.

UTILIZATION : A hound for hunting hare and fox by following the scent. Eager to hunt also in difficult circumstances. He works independently, he is a versatile tracker and pursues the quarry with resonant barking.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds.
Section 1.2. Medium sized hounds.
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : In Finland in the beginning of 19th century there were in addition to the finnish country dogs also many dogs resembling the European hound breeds. After the establishment of the Finnish Kennel Club in 1889 the development of the Finnish Hound began. The first standard was written in 1932. The breeding associations in different parts of the country were very important to the development of the breed. The crosses made in the beginning of the 20Th century have also helped to create the stock from which the Finnish Hound descends.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Tricoloured, medium in size, evenly high ; clearly longer in body than the height at the withers, strongly built but not heavy. The supporting area of standing is as long as the body or slightly longer, in front it is as broad as the chest and in rear at least as broad as in the front. The sex should be clearly stamped.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
The ratio between the length of the body and the height at the withers is of 1,1 to 1.
The depth of the chest is a half of the height at the withers.
The length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the skull. The length of the skull is equal to its width and depth.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Calm, energetic and friendly, never aggressive.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION : Seen from the front of even breadth, domed at the top of the skull. Forehead slightly convex in profile. The topline of the skull is parallel to the bridge of the nose ; the furrow between the eyes is barely visible ; eyebrows and occiput are clearly visible.
Stop : Slight but clearly defined, accentuated by the eyebrows.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Well developed, black ; large and mobile nostrils.
Muzzle : Equal in length to the skull, moderately deep, slightly tapering ; the bridge of the nose is straight. The lower lip forms the lower line which is almost parallel with the topline of the muzzle.
Lips : Well developed, good pigmentation. The upper lip beautifully curved. The lips and the corners of the mouth are close fitting.
Jaws/Teeth : The jaws are strong. Teeth well developed, symmetrically set in the jaws. Complete normal dentition. Tight and complete scissor bite.
Cheeks : Moderately clean.
Eyes : Medium in size, not protruding, slightly oval, of a dark brown colour, looking forward. Expression calm. The eyelids are black.
Ears : Hanging with the front edge close to the head. Turned so that the back edge points outwards, the tip nearly forwards. Set on the line drawn from the nose to the eyes. Flat, reaching over half of the muzzle when drawn forward.

NECK : Of medium length, muscular, rather clean, the topline only slightly arched. When standing the tip of the nose is at the level of the topline or slightly higher.

BODY :
Back : Of medium length, straight and muscular.
Loin : Rather short and powerful.
Croup : Well developed, long and strong, slightly oblique. In profile the topline continues to a beautifully arched croup.
Chest : Long and deep, reaching to the elbows. Ribs well sprung ; the forechest clearly visible.
Underline : Slightly rising.

TAIL : Low set, slightly arched, reaching the hocks. Strong at the base, tapering towards the end. In repose hanging close to the hindquarters, in action it may rise but not higher than the level of the topline. The hair on the tail is similar to that on the body.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
General appearance : Well angulated. Straight and parallel when viewed from the front ; the forearms are vertical. The deepest point of the chest is at the level of the elbows. The upper arm and forearm are equal in length.
Shoulders : Rather long, oblique and powerful ; close to the body but very mobile.
Upper arms : Equal in length to the shoulders, clearly oblique and powerful.
Elbows : Set well behind parallel to the body ; tightly close to the body.
Forearm : Powerful and sinewy with strong oval bones.
Metacarpus (Pastern) : Slightly oblique.
Forefeet : Slightly oval and high, with well arched tight toes. Nails strong, preferably black. Pads springy, preferably black and on the sides covered with dense hair.

HINDQUARTERS :
General appearance : Strong, well angulated, straight and parallel when viewed from behind.
Upper thigh : Long and broad with strong muscles.
Stifle : Pointing forward. The front line of the hind leg is smoothly curved.
Lower thigh : Moderately long and oblique, sinewy.
Hock : Strong, rather low.
Metatarsus : Rather short and powerful, vertical.
Hind Feet : Construction equal to the front feet, pointing straight forward.

GAIT : Trots lightly and effectively with a long-reaching stride. The topline remains level and firm on the move. The legs move parallel.

SKIN : Thick, close-lying all over the body with no wrinkles.

COAT HAIR : Undercoat short, dense and soft in texture. Outer coat medium in length, close-lying, straight, dense and rather harsh.

COLOUR : Tricoloured. Black mantle, rich tan colour on the head, lower parts of the body, shoulders, upper thighs and also elsewhere on the legs. White markings usually on head, neck, forechest, lower parts of the legs and on the tip of the tail.

SIZE :
Height at the withers : Males from 55 cm to 61 cm.
Bitches from 52 cm to 58 cm.
Ideal height :
Males from 57 cm to 59 cm.
Bitches from 54 cm to 56 cm.

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.
Too light or too heavy in construction.
Wrong sex characteristics.
Head shape obviously triangular.
Loose skin on the head.
Muzzle snipey or short.
Level or slightly overshot mouth.
Square or too long body.
Short and at the same time steep croup.
Long, splayed or flat feet.
Short and obviously soft hair.
Mottled colour.
Clearly broken mantle colours.
Lot of grey hairs or so called wolf hair.
Height at the withers 1 cm more or less than given in the standard.
Slightly timid or excessively rough with other dogs.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Shyness or aggressiveness.
Total lack of pigment in the nose.
Undershot or clearly overshot bite.
Kinky tail.
Height at the withers more than 1 cm more or less than given in the standard.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Steirische Rauhhaarbracke COARSE-HAIRED STYRIAN HOUND Styrian coarse-haired Hound

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Steirische Rauhhaarbracke COARSE-HAIRED STYRIAN HOUND Styrian coarse-haired Hound

FCI-Standard N° 62/ 18.06.1996 / GB

TRANSLATION : C. Seidler.

ORIGIN : Austria.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE VALID ORIGINAL STANDARD : 10.10.1995.

UTILIZATION : The breed's work does not only consist in hunting with giving tongue but very often in purely tracking wounded game in difficult mountain territory.

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds .
Section 1.2. Medium-sized hounds
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Carl Peintinger, industrialist in Styria, began breeding in 1870 by crossing the Hanoverian Scent Hound bitch "Hela 1" with a coarse-haired male Istrian Hound, which excelled in hunting qualities and appearance. The best puppies from this litter were reared and selective breeding from them was continued. Their rough coats made the dogs resistant to the inclemencies of the weather.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size, strong muscles. Expression serious but not vicious.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : A passionate, tough hunting dog which unceasingly giving tongue; a firm and determined tracker.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Slightly rounded. Occiput well developed.
Stop : Clear.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle: Strong and straight.
Lips : Not pendant.
Jaws/Teeth : Strong scissor bite. A complete set with 42 teeth is sought after; the absence of totally two PM1 or PM2 (premolar 1 or 2) is tolerated; the M3 (molar 3) are not taken into account.
Eyes : With brown iris.
Leathers : Not too large, lying flat, covered with fine hair.

NECK : Strong, not too long .

BODY :
Back : Straight and broad.
Loins : Moderately tucked up.
Croup : Falling away obliquely.
Chest : Deep and broad.

TAIL : Medium length, strong at root, well coated, never curled but carried upwards in slight sickle shape. Brush, with no plume, on underside.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Legs straight in position, muscular with good angulation.
Shoulders : Well laid back.
HINQUARTERS : Muscular, strong, well angulated. Straight position when seen from rear .

FEET : Not too large. Toes well arched, close together. Pads hard, not too large .

MOVEMENT : Ground covering, elastic.

COAT HAIR : Rough coat, not shaggy, without gloss, harsh and coarse. Coat on head is shorter than on body, forms a moustache.

COLOUR : Red and fawn. White mark on chest permitted.

HEIGHT :
Height at withers : 45-53 cm
Dogs 47-53 cm
Bitches 45-51 cm.

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.
Head too fine.
Leathers folded or too pointed.
Tail too short, too thin or curled too much upwards, forming a plume.
Weak legs.
Coat too long, thin, curly or soft.
Shy in temperament.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressiv oder ängstlich.
Under or overshot mouth ; more than two premolars (PM1 or PM2) missing.
Any colour other than mentioned in the standard.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

FCI-Standard N° 76/ 20. 01. 1998 / GB

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Terrier.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 3 Terriers.
Section 3 Bull type Terriers.
Without working trial.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : Smooth-coated, well balanced, of great strength for his size. Muscular, active and agile.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity. Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children. Bold, fearless and totally reliable.

HEAD : Short.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Deep through with broad skull.
Stop : Distinct.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Short foreface.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong, teeth large, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaw.
Lips : Tight and clean.
Cheeks : Very pronounced cheek muscles.
Eyes : Dark preferred but may bear some relation to coat colour. Round, of medium size, and set to look straight ahead. Eye rims dark.
Ears : Rose or half pricked, not large or heavy. Full, drop or pricked ears highly undesirable.

NECK : Muscular, rather short, clean in outline gradually widening towards shoulders.

BODY : Close-coupled.
Topline : Level.
Chest : Wide front, deep brisket, well sprung ribs ; muscular and well defined.

TAIL : Medium length, low set, tapering to a point and carried rather low. Should not curl much and may be likened to an old-fashioned pump handle.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Legs straight and well boned, set rather wide apart, showing no weakness at the pasterns, from which point feet turn out a little.
Shoulders : Well laid back.
Elbows : No looseness.

HINDQUARTERS : Well muscled. Legs parallel when viewed from behind.
Stifles : Well bent.
Hocks : Well let down.

FEET : Well padded, strong and of medium size. Nails black in solid coloured dogs.

GAIT/ MOVEMENT : Free, powerfull and agile with economy of effort. Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear. Discernible drive from hindlegs.

COAT HAIR : Smooth, short and close.

COLOUR : red, fawn, white, black or blue, or any one of these colours with white. Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white. Black and tan or liver colour highly undesirable.

SIZE AND WEIGHT : Desirable height at withers : 14-16 ins. (35,5 to 40,5 cm), these heights being related to the weights.
Weight : Dogs : 28-38 lbs (12,7-17 kg).
Bitches : 24-34 lbs (11-15,4 kg)

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Stabyhoun FRISIAN POINTING DOG

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Stabyhoun FRISIAN POINTING DOG

FCI-Standard N° 222 / 09. 01. 1999 / GB

TRANSLATION : Yoka ten Berge and Prof. R. Triquet.

ORIGIN : The Netherlands.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 30.05.1989.

UTILIZATION : Pointing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 7 Pointing Dogs.
Section 1.2 Continental Pointing
Dogs, Spaniel type.
With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Balanced, sturdily built, long-haired pointing dog; rectangular in shape, neither too coarse nor too refined in build. Skin without folds nor dewlap. Lips not pendulous.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Devoted, soft and gentle as a pet, intelligent, obedient, easy to train, relaxed, good guarddog, not vicious or snappy.

HEAD : Dry, in balance with the body, showing more length than width. Skull and muzzle equally long.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : The skull should be slightly rounded, not narrow, but without giving the impression of being broad. It merges with a slight rounding into the cheeks.
Stop : Only slightly indicated.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black for dogs with a black ground colour, brown for dogs with a brown or orange ground colour. Nose well developed, not split; nostrils well open.
Muzzle : Powerful, tapering gradually to the nose, without getting pointed. Bridge of nose straight, wide, viewed from the side neither concave nor convex.
Lips : Tight and not pendulous.
Jaws/Teeth : Teeth strong, with scissor bite.
Cheeks : Barely developed.
Eyes : Set horizontally, medium in size, round, with tight lids, without showing haw; neither protruding nor deep set. Colour dark brown for dogs with black ground colour, brown for dogs with a brown or orange ground colour. Bird-of-prey eyes are objectionable.
Leathers : Set fairly low. Auricle so little developed that ear flaps hang closely, without a fold at the base, along the head. Not admitted are ears with a strongly developed auricle which do not fold directly at the base of the ear, but further down, so that they do not hang flat against the head. The ears are moderately long and have the form of a mason’s trowel. The feathering of the ear is a typical characteristic of the breed : rather long at the base of the ear, decreasing in length gradually, the lowest 1/3 part of the ear covered with short hair. The long coat must be straight; slightly wavy is permitted, but curled is objectionable.

NECK : Short and round; head carried mostly low so that a blunt angle is formed between neck and topline. The neck is slightly arched, without throatiness or dewlap.
BODY : Powerful.
Back : Straight, rather long.
Loins : Powerful.
Croup : Only slightly sloping.
Chest : Viewed from the front rather broad, showing more width than depth, so that the forelegs are set rather wide apart. Forechest not like a keel, not reaching lower than to the elbows. Ribs well rounded; back ribs well developed.
Belly : Only moderately tucked up.

TAIL : Long, reaching to the hock, not set high. At ease carried downwards, its last third part may bend upwards in a gentle curve. In action, the tail is lifted, but never so as to curl.

The tail is covered with longer hair all around, without curls or waves, not feathered, but bushy.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Shoulders : Shoulder blade close to the chest, well laid back; shoulder joint well angulated.
Forearm : Powerful and straight.
Pasterns : Straight, not sloping.
Forefeet : Toes well developed and arched, neither cat-feet nor harefeet; pads tough.

HINDQUARTERS : Powerful, well angulated.
Lower thigh : Not too long.
Hock joint : Set low.
Rear pastern : Short.
Hind feet : Round with well developed pads.
COAT HAIR : Long and smooth all over the body. Only over the croup there may be a slight wave. The coat on the head is short. The coat at the back of the forelegs and at the breeches is well developed, more bushy than feathered. A somewhat curly coat indicates crossbreeding; therefore dogs with that sort of coat should not be recognized as Stabyhoun.

COLOUR : Black, brown or orange, with white markings. Ticking or roan in the white is permitted.

SIZE :
Ideal size for dogs : 53 cm,
Ideal size for bitches : 50 cm.

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.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Srpski Trobojni Gonic SERBIAN TRICOLOUR HOUND Srpski Trobojni Gonič

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Srpski Trobojni Gonic SERBIAN TRICOLOUR HOUND Srpski Trobojni Gonič

FCI - Standard N° 229 / 11.12.2002 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs Pamela Jeans-Brown.

ORIGIN : Serbia.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 26.11.2002.

UTILISATION : Scent hound.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 6 Scent hounds and related breeds
Section 1.2 Medium sized scent hounds
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The tricoloured scent hound has the same origins as the other Balkan scent hounds. In 1946 the theory that this breed was merely a variety of the Serbian scent hound was refuted ; it was granted breed status and a first standard was drawn up. This breed was shown to cynological circles at the Belgrade International Dog Show on June 7th and 8th 1950. The F.C.I. recognised the breed and published the standard for the tricoloured Yugoslav scent hound on July 25th 1961.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium sized dog of robust constitution. Full of character, it is lively and energetic.

IMPORT ANT PROPORTIONS :
Length of body measured from point of shoulder to point of buttock is 10 % greater than height at withers.
Length of head corresponds to 45 % of the height at withers.

BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENT: Devoted, kind, lively temperament ; dependable, showing remarkable tenacity.

HEAD : Dolichocephalic ( narrow skull base coupled with great length ), slim ; top lines of skull and foreface are divergent.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull: Seen from the front and in profile slightly rounded, pronounced frontal furrow. Occipital crest not very developed. Distance between base of ears is equivalent to that between stop and occipital crest. Superciliary ridges almost imperceptible.
Stop: Almost imperceptible.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Well-developed, always black.
Muzzle : Cuneiform ; shorter than skull, ideal relationship between length of muzzle and that of skull is 8 .5 to 10. It tapers progressively from stop to nose. The foreface is straight. The lateral lines of the muzzle are convergent.
Lips : Thin, close-fitting, mediumly developed, quite short and rounded at the end of the muzzle. The edge of the lips should be black. Top lip slightly over1aps lower lip ; corner of lips
is firm.
Jaws/Teeth : Jaws are strong with regular complete scissor bite. Pincer bite allowed.
Cheeks : Flat.
Eyes : Almond-shaped, almost oval, medium size. Pigment at edges of lids is dark (preferably black ). The colour of the iris is as dark as possible.
Ears : Set high, medium length, pendulous, close to cheeks, medium size, the tip of the ear is slightly oval in shape. Ears are thinner than thick.

NECK : Strong, in length approximately the same as the head. Top line is slightly arched. The neck is at an angle of 45 to 50 degrees to the horizontal plane.

BODY: Rectangular. Length is 10 % more than height at withers.
Topline : Straight.
Withers : Only slightly pronounced.
Back : Well-muscled, straight, strong, long.
Loins : Well-muscled, length about the same as that of the croup.
Croup: Slightly sloping ( 20 -25% in relation to horizontal ), well-muscled, broad.
Chest : Strong, height 50 % of height at withers, girth 20 % greater than height at withers.
Underline and belly : Oval point of sternum standing slightly proud. Belly has slight tuck up.
TAIL: Extends line of croup. Strong at base, tapering progressively towards tip which reaches level of hock. Carried curving up slightly, never lifted above line of back. Covered in abundant hair.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Overview : Strong, straight, well-muscled, parallel.
Scapula ( shoulder blade ) : Approximately same length as upper arm, muscled, solid, well attached to thoracic wall. Forms an angle of 45- 50 degrees in relation to horizontal.
Upper arm : Close to body, strong, muscled, approximately same length as scapula. Forms an angle of 45-50 degrees in relation to the horizontal.
Elbow : Close to body , solid, height from ground to elbow 50 % of height at withers.
Fore arm : Straight, strong, well-muscled.
Carpus : Solid .
Metacarpus (Pastems) : Strong, slightly sloping ( up to 15 degrees from vertical ).
Front foot : Cat foot, with solid tight toes. Nails are strong, preferably black. Dark pads, well-developed.

HINDQUARTERS :
Overview : Strong, straight, well-muscled, parallel.
Thighs : Strong, well-muscled, straight.
Stifle : Solid, parallel with median line of body .Angle of stifle about 120 degrees.
Lower thigh : Well-muscled, length approximately that of the thigh.
Hock : Strong, angle of hock between 135 and 140 degrees.
Metatarsus (Rear Pastern) : Strong, almost vertical.
Hind foot : A little longer than front foot; solid tight toes ; black strong nails; pads resistant and elastic, dark in colour .

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Long steps, energetic and stretching reach. Preferred pace: free trot, regular, harmonious and even.

SKIN : Elastic, well-pigmented : taut over the body.

COAT HAIR : Short, abundant, gleaming, slightly thick, lying well all over all the body ; undercoat is quite well-developed. Hair is slightly longer over the back of the thighs and the underside of the tail.

COLOUR : The base coat is deep red or foxey red with a black mantle or saddle. The black can go up as far as the head where it forms black marks on the temples. The white star on the head and the blaze which stretches down the muzzle form a complete or partial collar under and around the neck. A white mark is allowed on the chest and may extend as far as the tip of the breast-bone and reach the belly and inside of the legs .The end of the tail can be white. White must not make up more than one third of the total body surface.

SIZE :
Height at withers : Males: 45 -55 cm, ideal height 51 cm.
Females : 44 -54 cm, ideal height 49 cm.

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

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or nervous dog.
Over or under shot.
Missing a tooth. although the lack of two premolar 1 ( 2PM 1 ) is tolerated.
China eye.
Body too long .
Tail curled. carried high or curving over back. Tip of tail hooked or crooked.
White marks with speckling of the base coat colour .
White over more than one third of total body surface.
Presence of a fourth colour.
Size greater or lesser than that laid down in the standard.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

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

Srpski Gonic SERBIAN HOUND Srpski Gonič

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Srpski Gonic SERBIAN HOUND Srpski Gonič

FCI-Standard N° 150 / 05. 05. 2003 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs Pamela Jeans-Brown.

ORIGIN : Serbia.

DATE OF PUBUCATION OF THE ORIGINAL VAUD STANDARD : 25.03.2003.

UTILISATION : Scent hound.

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 6 Scent hounds and
related breeds.
Section 1.2 Medium sized scenhounds
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The breed belongs to the group of scent hounds which have spread throughout the Balkan territory. It is thought that the scent hounds from Asia Minor played an important part in its genesis. The first description of this breed under the name of Balkan scent hound dates from 1005 ; for this we are endebted to Frank Laska who described this breed together with other scent hounds. The first standard was drawn up in 1924 , but it was only at its session in Bled on May 14th 1940 that the F.C.I. adopted the standards already announced in Stockholm in 1939 and among these was included that of the Balkan scent hound. Because the breed was most widespread in Serbia, it was the Yugoslav Cynological Association which controlled breeding and put in place the first registrations in the official stud book. On November 12th 1996,during its meeting in Copenhagen, the General Committee of the F .C.I. discussed the motion put forward by the annual general meeting of the Yugoslav Cynological Association, and accepted that the name Balkan scent hound be replaced by Serbian hound.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of medium size with a robust constitution. Full of character, it is lively and energetic.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
Length of body measured from point of shoulder to point of buttock is 10% greater than height at withers.
Girth of chest is 20% more than height at withers. Length of head corresponds to 45% of height at withers.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Kind, with lively temperament. Dependable, showing remarkable tenacity.

HEAD : Dolichocephalic ( narrow skull base coupled with great length ) ; top lines of skull and foreface are divergent.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Seen from the front and in profile, the skull is slightly rounded with a pronounced frontal furrow. Occipital crest not very defined. Width between ears is less than or equal to distance between stop and occipital crest. Pronounced superciliary ridges.
Stop : Almost imperceptible.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Well-developed, always black.
Muzzle : Cuneiform, a little shorter than the skull ; ideal relation between length of muzzle and that of skull is 9 to 10. The muzzle tapers progressively from stop to nose. The foreface is straight.
Lips: Mediumly developed, mediumly thick and fitting well with the jaw. The edges of the lips should be black. The upper lip overlaps the lower lip ; corners of lips are firm.
Jaws / teeth : Powerful jaws. Teeth are strong with regular complete scissor bite. Pincer bite allowed.
Cheeks :Flat.
Eyes : Medium size, oval, set slightly slanting. Edges of lids are dark in colour ( preferably black ). Colour of iris as dark as possible.
Ears : Set high, of medium length and width, pendulous, close to cheeks. The tip of the ear is slightly oval in shape. Ears are thinner than thick.

NECK: Strong. In length approximately the same as the head. Top line is slightly arched. It is at an angle of 45-50 degrees to the horizontal plane.

BODY: Slightly oblong, with length 10% more than height at withers.
Topline : Straight.
Withers : Slightly pronounced.
Back : Well-muscled. straight,powerful. long.
Loins : Well-muscled. length about the same as the croup.
Croup : Slightly sloping ( 20-25 degrees in relation to horizontal ). Powerful, well-muscled broad.
Chest : Strong; height 50% of height at withers and girth 20% greater than height at withers.
Underline and belly : The oval point of the sternum stands slightly proud. Belly has slight tuk up.

TAIL : Extends line of croup. At the base it is strong and tapers progressively towards tip which reaches level of hock. Sligthly curved up, it is carried below line of back. Covered in abundant hair.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
Overview : Powerful, well-muscled , parallel.
Scapula (shouder blade) : Length corresponds approximately to that of upper arm. Muscled, solid and well-attached to the thoracic wall. Forms an angle of 45-50 degrees to horizontal.
Upper arm : Powerful, muscled, approximately same length as scapula.
Elbow : Solid, close to body .Distance from elbow to ground is 50 % of height at withers.
Forearm : Flat, powerful, muscled.
Carpus : Solid.
Metacarpus (Pasterns) : Powerful, slightly sloping ( up to 15 % from vertical ).
Front foot : Cat foot, with solid tight toes. Nails are strong and black in colour.

HINDQUARTERS :
Overview : Strong flat, well-muscled and parallel.
Thighs : Well-muscled, flat.
Stifle : Solid, parallel with median line of body. Angle of stifle around 120 degrees.
Lower thigh : Well-muscled, length approximatively that of thigh.
Hock: Powerful, well let down. AngIe of 135-140 degrees.
Metatarsus ( rear pasterns) : Strong, almost vertical.
Hind foot : A little longer than the front foot, with solid tight toes. Nails strong and black. Pads are resilient and adequately elastic.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : At the walk good front extension. Preferred gait, free energetic trot. Umbs move on parallel axis to median plane of the body.

SKIN : Elastic and well-pigmented , taut over body .

COAT HAIR : Short, abundant, glearning, quite thick and lying well over all the body with undercoat. Hair slightly longer on back of thighs and underside of tail.

COLOUR : Red ( fox coloured ) going from yellowy red to a rust tone with black mantle or saddle. The mantle or saddle go as far as the head which shows black marks on either side of the temples; on the chest a round white mark no larger than 2 cm in diameter is allowed.

SIZE :
Height at withers :
Males: 46 -56 cm, ideal height between 51 and 52 cm.
Females : 44 -54 cm, ideal height between 48 and 49 cm.

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.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.
Missing tooth, although the absence of two premolars ( 2PM 1 ) is tolerated.
Over or under shot.
China eye.
Body too long.
Tail curled, carried high or curving over back tip of tail hooked or crooked.
White mark on chest larger than permitted size or presence of white mark anywhere else.
Height at withers greater or lesser than that laid down in the standard.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Sredneasiatskaïa Ovtcharka CENTRAL ASIA SHEPHERD DOG Central Asian Ovtcharka CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD DOG

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Sredneasiatskaïa Ovtcharka CENTRAL ASIA SHEPHERD DOG Central Asian Ovtcharka CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD DOG

FCI-Standard N° 335 / 17. 05. 1993 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs Peggy Davis.

ORIGIN : Russia.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 1989.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 2 Pinscher and Schauzer type-
Molossian type and Swiss
Cattledogs.
Section 2.2 Molossian type / Mountain
type.

The shepherd dogs from central Asia are dogs of above average and great size, of a coarse constitution, strong, bold, wary of strangers, not very demanding, who adapt easily to different climatic conditions. All that allows the shepherd dog of Central Asia to be used widely in the different regions of the country. The principal regions of penetration of the Central Asia shepherd dogs are the republics of Central Asia and the regions surrounding them.

TYPE OF CONSTITUTION : Coarse, with a massive bone structure and a powerful musculature. One often comes across dogs of this breed who have a tendency to being soft, lacking in energy. The thick skin with a well developed and sufficiently elastic sub-cutaneous tissue, often forms folds in the region of the neck.

Faults : Obesity.
Severe faults: Weak constitution, rickety, muscular weakness.

FORMAT INDEX : Males : 100-105
Females : 102-108

Faults : Slight deviation from the indicated format index.
Severe faults : Important deviations in relation to the format index.

HEIGHT AT THE WITHERS : Males not less than 65 cm.
Females not less than 60 cm.

Faults : Height at the withes between 64 and 60 cm for the males; between 60 and 58 cm for the females.
Important faults : Height at the withers below 60 cm for the males, below 58 cm for the females.

CHARACTERISTICS OF BEHAVIOUR : Type of great nervous activity; balanced, calm. The predominant reaction is of defence in an active way.

Faults : Lack of excessive energy, timid character.
Important faults : Great excitability, cowardice.

SEX TYPE : Well accentuated. The males are more viril, stronger and more massive than the females. The sexual dimorphism is clearly obvious.

Important faults : Males of feminine type. Unilateral and bilateral cryptorchids.

COAT : Coarse hair, straight with a well developed undercoat. On the head and on the foreface of the legs, the hair is short, flat against the skin. The dogs are distinguished according to the length of their coat : a) long-haired (7 - 8 cm) on the back and the surface of the body, especially on the ears, the neck, the back of the fore and hindquarters and on the tail.
b) short-haired (3 – 5 cm) and smooth.

Important faults : Very short coat without undercoat, hair soft, wavy or curly.

COLOUR : White, black, grey, straw, ginger (rusty), grey-brown, brindled, piebold and speckled.

HEAD : Massive, wide in the skull region with strongly developed zygomatics. Forehead flat, stop hardly visible. The muzzle is a little shorter than the length of the skull, wide between the eyes, hardly narrowing towards the nose. Seen from the front and from above, the muzzle appears rectangular, whereas in profile it has a truncated shape with an heavy upper lip which hangs at the corners of the mouth. The nose is strong and black. In the light coloured dogs, a brown nose is allowed.

Faults : Light head, zygomatic arches very prominent, bulging forehead, very pronounced stop, superciliary arches prominent, short or long muzzle. Wrinkled skin on head.
Important faults : Narrow head, light, pointed and upturned muzzle.

EARS : Small, hanging, low set, of triangular shape (cropped short on puppies).

Faults : High set ears, not cropped.

EYES : Dark, wide apart, rounded, set straight.

Faults : Light eyes or set on the slant, drooping lids. White speek on the eye.

TEETH : White, strong, fitting tightly. The incisors are set a the base in on line. Scissor bite.

Faults : Worn teeth in such way disproportionate to the age. Presence of broken teeth without deformity of the bite. Absence of more than two first premolars or absence of a first and a second premolar.
Slight yellowing of the teeth.
Important faults : Teeth small, sparse. Incisors irregularly placed. All deviation in relation to the normal scissor bite. Absence of one incisor or one canine. Absence of a third or a fourth premolar or of one molar. Teeth with badly damaged enamel.

NECK : Short, muscular, carried low, forming an angle of about 30° to 40° with the line of the back.

Faults : Long neck with insufficient muscle. Dewlap very obvious.

CHEST : Wide, deep, with rounded ribs. The lower line of the chest is either at elbow level or lower.

Faults : Flat chest, rather small. Skin definitely hanging below the chest.
Important faults : Very flat chest, narrow, small, insufficiently developed.

ABDOMEN (belly) : Moderately tucked up.

Faults : Abdomen (belly) too tucked up (as in a greyhound) or drooping (voluminous).

WITHERS : High, well defined, especially in the males. The height at the withers is of 1 or 2 cm superior to the height at the rump.

Faults : Withers low, insufficiently marked above the line of the back.

BACK : Strong, straight, wide.

Faults : Soft back or arched.
Important faults : Hollow or humped back.

LOIN : Short, wide, slightly rounded.

Faults : Long loin, straight or too rounded.
Important faults : Long loin, narrow or hollow.

RUMP : Wide, muscular, almost horizontal.

Faults : Rump a little on the slant.
Important faults : Narrow, short, very oblique. Rump very high.

TAIL : High set, in shape of sickle, hanging; reaches the hock. Docked short.

Faults : Not shortened.

FOREQUARTERS : Seen from the front : straight and parallel. The length of the legs to the elbows (from the ground to elbow) is slightly superior to half of the height of the dog at the withers. Angle of scapular-humeral articulation is about 100°. Forearm straight, massive, long; pasterns short, wide, strong, straight.

Faults : Slight deviation of the angle of the shoulder articulation. Feet slightly toeing in or out, pasterns a little soft.
Important faults : Straight shoulder or too closed, deformation of leg bones. Weak pasterns. Feet badly toeing in or out.

HINDQUARTERS : Set parallel, slightly open at level of stifle and hock joint. Legs short. Metatarsales thick, straight set.

Faults : Slight deviation in relation to parallelism of hindquarters. Hocks a little close. Hind angulation a little straight.
Important faults : Definite deviation in relation to parallelism of the legs. Bowed legs. Hind angulation excessively straight.

FEET : (Front and hind) : strong, oval, compact.

Faults : Splayed feet, long, flat.
Important faults : Badly splayed feet, very flat.

MOVEMENT/GAIT : The heavy shortened trot and gallop are the most characteristic gaits of this breed of dogs. At the trot the legs must move in a straight line, with a certain coming together to the forelegs towards a median line.

Faults : Slight deviation in relation to normal gaits.
Important faults : Restricted movements, hobbled.

ELIMINATING FAULTS : All deviations in relation to the correct scissor bite. Absence of one incisor or one canine, a third premolar or a fourth premolar or of one molar.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

SPINONE Spinone Italiano Italian Wire-haired Pointing Dog

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SPINONE Spinone Italiano Italian Wire-haired Pointing Dog

FCI-Standard N° 165 / 04. 12. 1998 / GB

TRANSLATION : Mrs. Peggy Davis.

ORIGIN : Italy.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 03.04.1992.

UTILIZATION : Pointing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 7 Pointing Dogs.
Section 1.3 Continental Pointing
Dogs, « Griffon type ».
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : We find in the bibliography descriptions which evoke a rough-haired dog of Italian origin which passes as being the ancestor of the present Spinone. In his book « Le parfait chasseur » (The perfect Hunter), Sélincourt, in 1683, speaks of a « griffon » coming from Italy and the Piedmont. In the Middle Ages this dog has often been represented by famous painters; the best known painting is a fresco by Andrea Mantegna in the ducal palace of Mantua, from the 15th century.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of solid construction, robust and vigorous; powerful bone; well developed muscles, hair rough.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : His build tends to fit into a square. The length of the body is equal to the height at the withers, with a tolerance of 1 to 2 cm longer. The length of the head is equal to 4/10ths of the height at the withers. Its width, measured at level of the zygomatic arches, is inferior to half its length.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Naturally sociable, docile and patient, the Spinone is an experienced hunter on all terrains; very resistant to tiredness, goes easily into thorny underwood, or throws himself into cold water. He has remarkable dispositions for an extended and fast trot; by nature he is an excellent retriever.

HEAD : The direction of the upper longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle is divergent.

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Of oval shape; its lateral walls gently sloping like a roof, with occipital protuberance very well developed and parietal crest well marked. The bulge of the forehead is not very developed, not towards the front nor in height. The superciliary arches are not too prominent.
Stop : Barely marked, whereas the medial-frontal furrow is very pronounced.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : In the prolongation of the nasal bridge, voluminous, spongy in appearance with a very thick and distinctly rounded upper edge; of pink flesh colour in white subjects; a bit darker in the white and orange subjects, chestnut brown in the chestnut roan subjects. In profile, the nose protrudes over the forward vertical line of the lips. Nostrils are large and protruding.
Muzzle : Its length is equal to the length of the skull; its depth, measured at mid length, reaches a third of its length. The profile of the muzzle is straight or slightly convex (Roman nose). The lateral faces of the muzzle are parallel, so that, seen from the front, the muzzle appears square shaped. The lower profile of the muzzle is defined by that of the upper lip; its lowest point is the labial commissure.
Lips : The upper lips, rather fine, form an open angle below the nose; in their forward part, they are rounded, then, covering the lower lips, they reach the labial commissure where they form a visible fold.
Jaws/Teeth : Powerful and normally developed, at mid length the branches of the lower jaw are very lightly curved. Dental arches well adapted; incisors articulate either in scissor or pincer bite.
Cheeks : Lean.
Eyes : Large, well opened and set well apart. The eye is almost round; the lids closely fitting the eye which is neither protruding nor deep set; both eyes are on an almost frontal plane. The iris is of an ochre colour, more or less dark according to the colour of the coat.
Leathers : Practically triangular in shape; in length they are not more than 5 cm longer than the lower line of the throat; in width they reach forward from the point of inset of the head to the neck to the middle of the zygomatic arch. The forward edge is close to the cheek, not folded, but turned inwards; the tip of the ear is slightly rounded. Nearly always carried low, the ear should have little erection power. Cartilage is fine. The skin is covered with dense hair mixed with longer scattered hairs, which become thicker at the edges.

NECK : Powerful and muscled, clearly set off from the nape, merging harmoniously into the shoulders. Its length must not be inferior to 2/3 of the length of the head; its circumference reaches a third of the height at the withers. The lower edge shows a lightly developed double dewlap.

BODY : Fits almost into a square.
Upper profile : The upper profile of the back is made up of two segments : the first, nearly straight, slopes from the withers to the 11th dorsal vertebra, and the other, slightly convex, joins with the solid and well arched lumbar region.
Withers : Not too raised.
Loin : Slightly convex, has well developed muscles in width. It measures in length a little less than a fifth of the height at the withers and its width is almost equal to its length.
Rump : Wide, long, well muscled and oblique, forms below the horizontal an angle of 30° to 35° which is measured of the obliqueness of the hip bone.
Chest : Descends to at least the level of the elbows, is broad, deep and well rounded at mid height, where its transversal diameter reaches its maximum and decreases perceptibly in direction of the sternum, but without the chest forming a keel at the junction with the sternum. The ribs are well sprung and slanting with wide spaces between ribs. The back ribs (false ribs) are long, oblique and well opened.
Lower profile : Almost horizontal in the sternal region, then ascends slightly towards the belly.

TAIL : Thick , particularly at its base; carried either horizontally, or down; there are no fringes. It should be docked leaving a stump of 15 to 25 cm.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS : Seen from the front, they are perfectly parallel and perpendicular to the ground. Seen in profile, the forearm is vertical and the metacarpus is slightly oblique.
Shoulder : Shoulder blade powerful and long, measures a quarter of the height at the withers, and has an obliqueness below the horizontal of about 50°; in relation to the median plane of the body, the points of the shoulder blades are not very close. Perfectly free in its movements, the shoulder has well developed muscles; the opening of the scapular-humeral angle is of about 105°.
Upper arm : Oblique below the horizontal with a slant of about 60°, directed almost parallel to the median axis of the body. It is well muscled.
Elbows : In parallel plane to the median plane of the body. The point of the elbow must be a little forward of the vertical line which drops from the posterior point of the shoulder blade to the ground. The distance from the elbow to the ground is equal to 50% of the height at the withers.
Forearm : Slightly longer than one third of the height at the withers, vertical seen from the front as well as in profile. Strong bones. The hind tendon is strongly accentuated in such a way that the groove between tendon and bone is clearly visible.
Pastern joint : Follows the vertical line of the forearm.
Pastern : Flat, and, seen from the front, follows the vertical line of the forearm; seen in profile, it is slightly oblique. Its length is of about 1/6 of the height of the leg to the elbow.
Forefeet : Compact, round; toes well-knit and arched, covered with short thick hair, including the spaces between the toes. The pads, lean and hard, are more or less pigmented according to the colour of the coat. Nails strong, curved towards the ground and well pigmented but never black.

HINDQUARTERS : Seen in profile, back edge of the buttock is slightly convex; good angulation of the bone segments; the hocks must be perpendicular to the ground; seen from behind, the hindquarters are parallel and perpendicular to the ground.
Upper thigh : Its length must not be inferior to a third of the height at the withers. Its width is 3/4 of its length. Strongly muscled. Its direction is slightly oblique from top to bottom and from back to front. Its back edge slightly convex.
Lower thigh : Its length exceeds just slightly that of the upper thigh; its obliqueness is of 55° - 60° below the horizontal; lean muscles in its upper part; the furrow between the Achilles tendon and the bone is marked and clearly visible.
Hock joint : Its lateral sides are very broad. The distance between the point of the hock and the ground is about one third of the height at the withers. The opening of the angle of the tibial-tarsal articulation is about 150°.
Hock : Strong and lean, its length is equal to the distance from the hock to the ground. Observed from whichever side, the metatarsal is vertical. On its inner side there may be a simple articulated dewclaw.
Hind feet : Showing all the same characteristics of the front feet, but slightly more oval.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Easy loose step; when hunting, extended fast trot with intermittent paces of gallop.

SKIN : Close fitting to the body, it must be thick and lean. It is thinner on the head, the throat, the groin, under the arms and on the back parts of the body; at the elbows it is soft to the touch. The skin just forms two folds which begin at the branches of the lower jaw and disappear at the first half of the neck (dewlap). When the head is carried low, one just notices a fold which descends from the outer corner of the eye over the cheek; in its hind edge this fold ends in a tuft of hair. The pigmentation of the skin varies according to the colour of the markings of the coat. The colour of the external mucous membranes must correspond with the colour of the coat.

COAT HAIR : Of a length of 4 to 6 cm on the body, shorter on the muzzle, the head, the ears, the front sides of the legs and the feet. On the back sides of the legs, the hair is like a rough brush, but never with fringes. Long and stiff hair garnish the eyebrows and the lips forming thick eyebrows, moustache and tufted beard. The hair is stiff, harsh, dense and rather flat, with lack of undercoat.

COLOUR : Pure white, white with orange markings, white speckled with orange, white with brown (chestnut) markings, roan or brown roan (chestnut). The preferred shade of brown is the colour of « Friar’s frock ». Not permitted colours are : tricolour, tan markings, black in any combinations.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at the withers : males from 60 to 70 cm.
females from 58 to 65 cm.
Weight : males from 32 to 37 kg.
females from 28 to 30 kg.

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.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggresive or overly shy.
Upper cranial-facial axes convergent.
Total depigmentation of the nose.
Concave nasal bridge.
Overshot or accentuated undershot mouth.
Wall eye.
Black pigmentation of the skin or the mucous membranes.
Coat tricoloured, tan markings, black in all combinations.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Smaland Hound SMÅLANDSSTÖVARE Smålandsstövare Smeland Hound

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Smaland Hound SMÅLANDSSTÖVARE Smålandsstövare Smeland Hound

FCI-Standard N°129/ 17.11.1997/ GB

TRANSLATION : Renée Sporre-Willes.

ORIGIN : Sweden.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 17/07/1997.

UTILIZATION : Scent hound used for hunting hare and fox. It is not a pack hound and not used for hunting deer.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 6 Scent hounds and related breeds.
Section 1.2 Medium-sized hounds.
With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : A great variety of scent hounds existed in the county of Småland during the 19Th century. Some, whose ancestry came from German, Polish and Baltic hounds, had accompanied soldiers returning to Småland from the great wars (1611-1718). Those hounds together with local farm dogs of spitz type with an addition of English hounds became the foundation of the Smålandsstövare. Size as well as colour varied, as did the length of tail. Some where black-and-tan, others red or yellow. White markings were common. Some dogs were born with short tails. In the early 20Th century great efforts were made to re-establish the old Smålandsstövare, mainly the bobtailed variety, although the first standard drawn in 1921 allowed both the natural short and long tail. Colour was primarily decided to be black-and-tan but red and yellow was allowed as was white markings. The Smålandsstövare has had continuing additions of new blood, sometimes with strong lines to other breeds. The last time new blood was added was in the 1950’s, when for a short period, dogs of accepted type but with unknown background where registered as Smålandsstövare.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Robust dog with a somewhat elegant look. It should be strong but not heavy in built. Coat should be harsh.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : Almost square in body. Depth of body should be nearly equal to half of the height at withers.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Calm, kind dog with a faithful and keen temperament.

HEAD CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Lean and of medium length. Broadest between the ears.
Stop : Stop well defined, distance from occiput to stop should be equal to that from stop to tip of nose.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Nose black, with large nostrils.
Muzzle : Muzzle well developed, neither coarse nor snipy. Bridge of nose straight and parallel to line of skull.
Lips : Upper lips only slightly overhanging.
Cheeks : Cheeks lean.
Jaw/Teeth : Scissor bite. Teeth strong and well developed.
Eye : Dark brown with calm expression.
Ear : Set fairly high and slightly raised when the dog is attentive. Slightly shorter than the distance from base of ear to half-way along muzzle. Hanging flat and tips rounded.

NECK : Moderately long, powerful without being coarse, merging beautifully into shoulders. Skin on neck supple and close fitting.

BODY :
Withers : Withers well defined.
Back : Back short and powerful.
Loin : Loin musclar and slightly arched.
Croup : Croup slightly inclined, long and broad.
Chest : Chest well developed with well sprung ribs.
Underline and belly : Belly only slightly tucked up.

TAIL :
Either long and set on in a straight line with the back. Straight or slightly curved in sabre fashion. Barely reaching hocks. Half length tails also permissible. When the dog moves, tail preferably not carried above the level of the back.
Naturally born short tail ( stumpy tail ), beartail permissible.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS :
General appearance : When viewed from front forelegs appear straight and parallel. Strong bone in harmony with the general appearance of the dog.
Shoulder : Shoulder long, muscular and well laid back. Closely lying.
Upper arm : Upper arm long and forming a right angle to shoulders.
Elbow : Elbow set close to body and not visible under ribcage.
Pastern (Metacarpus) : Springy and forming a slight angle to forearm.
Forefeet : Firm with well knuckled and tight toes.
HINDQUARTERS :
General appearance : Strong and parallel when viewed from behind.
Thigh : Muscles well developed and thighs broad when viewed from side.
Stifle : Well angulated.
Hock joint : Well angulated.
Metatarsal : Short, lean and straight.
Hindfeet : Like front feet. Dewclaws undesirable.
GAIT/MOVEMENT : Parallel, strong and long-reaching.

COAT HAIR : Medium length, harsh, close fitting coat that is coarser on back and neck. Undercoat short, dense and soft. On head, ears and front of legs coat should be short and smooth coach. Under the tail and back of thighs top coat longer than on the back. Coat well developed between toes and pads.

COLOUR : Black-and-tan. Tan, any shade from amber to a warm auburn. Small white markings permissible on chest and toes.

HEIGHT :
Height at withers : Males : 46-54 cm, Ideal size 50 cm.
Females : 42-52 cm, Ideal size 46 cm.

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.
Wrong proportions, i.e. too rectangular in body.
Lack of masculinity or femininity.
Heavy head, broad skull.
Short or snipey muzzle.
Pendulous lip corner.
Overshot or undershot bite, level bite.
Light eyes.
Too long in back.
Short, steep croup.
Tail carried over level of the back.
Restricted hind movement.
Short or thin coat.
Lack of tan-markings ; black pencilling in the tan.
Too much white or white in non-permissible areas.
Liver-and-tan colour.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Aggressive or overly shy.
Aloofness.
Pronounced over- or undershot bite.
Height at withers which is less than or exceeds allowed variations by more than 1 cm.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.