Summaries Flashcards
Balanced head, which is not too narrow with prominent occiput, punishing jaws, long top knot, mouth can be level (but scissor ok) eyes triangular, slanting can be golden. Ears set low. Neck long and strong. Level back, with prominent hip bones. H/Q like an irish setter. Feet very large. Tail set on low with a ring. Saddle short and close, pasterns can be bare. Any colour
Afghan - SH
Eyes = T
Head long, fine, lean and chiseled, rather narrow, without excess, almost flat skull, thin lips flat cheeks, almond eye, ears high set fine drooping and flat triangular, long fine muscular neck no dewlap, open angled, topline can rise to hips, rounded forefeet slender digits, supple high action, impression of lightness. Tail long thin and lean. Markings inconsistent blaze, can have a black mask, can have a bib stockings can have one missing, white on tip of tail
Azawakh - SH
Eyes = A
Head flat well chiselled tapering, fine and profuse wrinkles, side wrinkles desirable not exag, slight stop. Muzzle slightly shorter than skull, clean cheeks. Almond eye obliquely set. Ears small, pointed slightly hooded, tip of ear nearer to centre. Neck strong, accentuated curve, lofty head carriage. Fine boned very long forearms. Short level back, oval rib. Long second thigh, moderate. Feet small narrow and compact. Tail high set, shelf with reachy appearance, tight tail can be double. Swift swinging stride. Pliant skin coat short, sleek and very fine. Melon pips. White on feet chest and tail, other areas optional.
Basenji
Eyes = A
Judy: Chess piece
* test pliant skin
Skull long, and is a flattened arch from front. Muzzle tapering. Marked occiput. Ears set on in line with eye, reaching to end of nose turned inward. Neck short no dewlap. Good bone. Forearm vertical but can curve in and pastern can slant out (not des). Tail sickle, medium length, tapered. Movement lively. Skin thick and supple. Coat very rough and harsh. Colour fawn coloured golden wheaten to red brick, some black hairs, can have a small white star.
Fauve
Balanced head domed with some stop, wrinkle when looking down, nearly parallel plains. Prominent occiput. Lozenge eyes. Dark to mid brown can be lighter in lighter dogs. Ears set on low, Reach to end of muzzle curling well inwards, supple and velvety. Wet neck fairly long pronounced but not exaggerated dewlap. Forelegs have great bone, fitting neatly into crook. Prominent breast bone, ground clearance, no flange, whither and quarters same height. H/Q give a spherical effect (apple bum) hocks slightly bent under can have pouches (not excessive) large feet (leave imprint) can be turned out. Tail well set on rather long, sabre. Smooth powerful effortless action. Smooth short close coat not too fine
Basset
Eyes = L
Balanced head, slight dome, stop well defined. Eyes fairly large. Ears long reaching to nose and rounded set on low. Neck long enough to scent. F/Q good substance, round bone to feet, well under hound. WTE=ETG. Chest can go below elbow. Not excessive tuck up. Well bent stifle. Not hare footed. Tail set on high carried gaily but not over back, must have a brush. Stride free and long reaching, no roll. Should not do macrame. Coat short dense and weather proof
Beagle
Head is long and lean, balanced head slightly convex well filled below the eyes. Slight dome, imperceptible stop, bones and principal veins seen. Jaws powerful. Accentuated occiput. Viewed from above narrow and converging. Almond eye well placed back nose and eye rims dark. Ears small pointed and delicate, nearly touching at the occiput. Neck Laterally flattened. F/Q bladed bone, forearm nearly = to HAW. Body chest oval of narrow cut, back bony rising in a graceful curve which is the highest point over the last rib. Width between hip bones 8cm. Fallaway long. H/Q wider than shoulders, well angulated stifle. Feet front oval, hind feet hare. Tail long. Long reach with springy pasterns, effortless power. Coat silky, flat wavy or curly, neck has a curly frill.
Borzoi - SH
Eyes = A
Muzzle never shorter than skull, parallel or slightly divergent planes, skull appears flat, flat cheeks, slight stop, protruding nose. Small oval ochre amber or hazel eye with soft expression. Ears close together, close to parallel, with tip that tilts slightly backwards.
The depth of the chest is slightly less than the height from elbow to ground. moderate, light but solid bone, sloping topline, fairly steep croup, oval feet
Cirneco
Judy: The only Hound with a sloping topline. Ears carried higher than a pharaoh and dog is square rather than slightly longer than tall
Proud head carriage. Long conical balanced head, not much stop. Powerful jaw. Almond eye, broad highset ear. Very well angulated. Long clean neck, prominent prosternum, dimples. Forearm inclines slightly, oval from front, keel extending well back, well ribbed back and short loin. Foreleg should cover the lowest point of the keel. Sufficient ground clearance, underline gradually merges into line of abdomen. Spherical bum, croup slightly sloping towards tail. Strong through hocks. Front feet broad, deep, straight or slightly turned out. Hindfeet smaller and narrower. Ground covering parallel movement. Coat dense, short, smooth. No extra skin.
Wires, ridges over eyes prominent, slightly broader skull appearance.
Dachie
Eyes = A
Judy: Should you have wires, test the coats well.
Don’t forget to comment on the feet
Head broadest at ear, tapering to eyes, flat skull, no stop, slight rise over eyes, nose slightly aquiline, eyes full and soft, folded ear, mouse coat, nape of neck is prominent with mane, broad and flat bone, drooping broad powerful hips, tail long almost to the ground and can be carried straight, movement easy active true with long stride. Coat is harsh and crisp. Flat topline undesirable
Deerhound - SH
Flat skull, medium width, long square muzzle, slight stop. Medium eye keen expression. Some flew, no dewlap. High set ear. Moderate angulation. Strong through loin. High set tail. No roll in movement. Able to gallop.
Foxhound
Judy: they are moderate but need a turn of stifle for a galloping breed
Less flew than Beagle, clean through
Muzzle longer than skull, ears elongated oval, reach beyond end of nose. Oval eye not showing white, neck long, rather long tail sabre. Quality bone density, free and harmonious movement, coat is hard
Grand
Eyes = O
Judy : Long bone
Very cleanly built with strong long muscling and suppleness. Head long, moderate width, flat skull, slight stop. “snake”. Eye oval, obliquely set. Ear small, rose. Long muscular arched neck. Back rather long, broad and square “beam” with powerful slightly arched loin. Chest deep, capacious, well ribbed back. Good tuckup. Powerful big hindquarters with great propelling power. Tail set rather low, long, tapering. Movement low reaching and free, great propulsion
Greyhound - SH
Eyes = O
Medium size balanced head, slight stop prominent brow, medium size eye, ear set above eye, well boned down to the feet, tail 12 to 3 o’clock, well angulated free striding
Harrier
Head not too broad, long and level, forehead frontal bones very slightly raised, very little indentation between the eyes. Eyes dark, Small rose ears, level bite acceptable, long strong muscular neck no dewlap, heavily boned, well sprung rib, great breadth across hips, nicely bent stifle, moderately large round feet, tail long and slightly curved, rough and hard, especially wiry coat. Proud carriage.
Wolfhound - SH
Judy: these need to be heavily boned
