Symmetrical,
compact, not leggy obviously built for endurance and hard work. Quick and active
mover, displaying plenty of push and drive.
Very
ancient and distinct breed of pure origin. Strong, merry and very active.
Kindly
disposition, not showing aggression or nervousness.
Skull of
proportinate length, slightly domed, clearly defined stop, well chiselled below
eyes. Muzzle of medium length, straight, fairly square. Nostrils well developed,
brown to dark.
Hazel or
dark, medium size, not prominent, nor sunken, nor showing haw.
Set
moderately low and hanging close to cheeks. Comparatively small and gradually
narrowing towards tip and shaped somewhat like a vine leaf.
Jaws stong,
with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. Upper teeth closely
overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Long,
muscular, clean in throat, neatly set into sloping shoulders.
Forelegs
of medium length, straight, well boned.
Not long,
strong and muscular. Deep bisket, well sprung ribs. Length of body should be
proportionate to length of leg. Loin muscular and slightly arched. Well coupled.
Stong and
muscular, wide and fully developed with deep second thighs. Hindlegs well boned,
hocks well let down, stifles moderately angled, neither turning in nor out.
Round,
with thick pads. Firm and cat like, not large or spreading.
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.
Smooth,
powerful, ground covering action; driving from rear.
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.
Rich red
and white only
Approximate
height: Dogs 48 cms (19 ins) at withers. Bitches 46 cms (18 ins) at withers.
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 is degree.
Male
animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the
scrotum.
(Approved by the General Assembly on the 23th and 24th June 1987)