Characteristics

Question 1

Quiet, of dignified bearing. Noble, haughty and extremely expressive with the instincts of a hunting hound.

Answer 1

Sloughi

Question 2

Agile, tireless, controlled hunter. Retrieves to hand, has ability to jump great heights without take-off run.

Answer 2

Ibizan

Question 3

An alert keen hunter, the xxxxx Hound hunts by scent and sight using its large ears to a marked degree when working close.

Answer 3

Pharaoh

Question 4

The ridge is the escutcheon of the breed. The ridge must be clearly defined, symmetrical and tapering towards the haunch. It must start immediately behind the shoulders and continue to the hip (haunches) bones. The ridge must contain only two crowns, identical and opposite each other. The lower edges of the crowns must not extend further down the ridge than one-third of its length. A good average width of the ridge is 5 cm (2ins).

Answer 4

Ridgeback

Question 5

Handsome, upstanding dog of striking colouring. Hardy and sound.

Answer 5

Hamiltonstovare