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Breed Standard

 

General Appearance
Of medium height, clean in outline.
Elegant in appearance and movement

Characteristics
Very active with a keen game sense

Temperament
Intensely friendly and good natured

Coat
From back of head in line with ears slightly wavy
Not curly, long & silky, as is coat generally
Breeches & forelegs nearly down to feet, well feathered

Colour
Black & White (Blue Belton)
Orange & White (Orange Belton)
Lemon & White (Lemon Belton)
Liver & White (Liver Belton)
Tri-Colour - this is Blue Belton & Tan or Liver Belton & Tan
Those without heavy patches of colour on body but flecked (belton)
all over preferred

Size
Dogs : 65-69 cms (25.5-27")  Bitches : 61-65 cms (24-25.5")

 

 

 

 

Gait / Movement
Free & graceful action, suggesting speed & endurance
Free movement of the hock, showing powerful drive from hindquarters
Viewed from the rear, hip & stifle joints in line
Head naturally high

 


 

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