General
Characteristics:
The ideal
is an energetic, far-sighted creature with the courage and perseverance of a
hound and natural antipathy for losing.
He should
appear neither clumsy nor awkward, as a certain amount of speed and agility is
essential while doing his thing.
He is
usually found in packs at dog shows.
Size:
Overall
balance (mental and physical) is of more value than absolute size.
Head:
The width
between the ears varies with wins and losses.
Surmounted
by a topknot of long or short hair, either flat, wavy or rather curly, on
occasion may be thinning at the top or completely bald, but the latter is rare
in females.
Nose:
A pinkish
tinge during the summer months. This should not be penalized on an otherwise
good specimen.
Ears:
In
proportion to the head.
Ability to
listen while in the company of elder and wiser breeders is greatly desired.
Mouths:
Large
enough to put foot in.
A slight
bulge in the jaw denotes a liver bait.
Body:
Short-coupled
variety, usually plump and well padded in hindquarters, flabbiness to be
penalized.
Long-coupled
variety: lean and sinewy.
Extra size
being no disadvantage in either variety provided it does not interfere with
freedom of action.
Shoulders:
Never
drooping. Broad enough for slapping or crying on.
Back:
Muscular
and strong-however, occasional stiffness due to leaning over large dogs or
crouching behind small dogs is permissible.
Chest:
Plenty of
room for heart
Forearms:
Flexible
and well-muscled, caused by lifting crates, putting up tents, carrying dogs and
much grooming
Hands:
Working
specimen will have short, chewed nails-signs of length of loss shall be
penalized accordingly.
Legs and
Feet:
Very
muscular and flexible.
Endurance
is not of great importance.
Knees well
bent and pitted by small stones from kneeling outdoors.
Color:
Immaterial.
Green color
denoting envy or red color denoting rage is a disqualification
Temperament:
Aloof and
dignified, even elegant while working.
A cheerful,
spirited and tractable disposition desired when in the company of the pack.
Shyness among
strangers is not considered a fault, however, rumor mongering and viciousness
in any degree is a disqualification.
General
Faults:
Over-grooming;
tardiness in arriving for ring call; bad sportsmanship and backbiting.
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