Welsh

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

Hunting and flushing birds

Question 2

Proportions

Answer 2

Rectangular in shape however not long in body, which must be compact (not a short legged Irish Red and White)

Question 3

Head

Answer 3

Balanced head, clearly defined stop but not as deep as an ESS, muzzle fairly square but not the same finish as an ESS, chiselling under eyes, head slightly domed and no occipital protuberance

Question 4

Ears

Answer 4

Vine ear set moderately low with less feathering than an ESS

Question 5

Neck

Answer 5

Long well muscled neck, no throatiness

Question 6

Body

Answer 6

Deep brisket, firm topline, muscular slightly arched well coupled loin

Question 7

Tail

Answer 7

Tail well set on a low, carried almost level with topline and lively in action

Question 8

Feet

Answer 8

Round with thick pads

Question 9

Size

Answer 9

d: 19”, b: 18

Question 10

Colour

Answer 10

Rich red and white

Question 11

Coat

Answer 11

Straight silky coat, forelegs and hind above hocks moderately feathered, ear and tail lightly feathered

Question 12

Breed drags

Answer 12

Long in body (loin), weakness in hindquarter