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Neck
" Rather long, muscular & lean, slightly arched at crest "
" Clean cut where it joins the head "
" Towards the shoulder larger and very muscular "
" Never throaty not pendulous below throat "
" Elegant in appearance "

CORRECT

Long, lean muscular neck

Slightly arched (has a crest)

Clean-cut where it meets the head

Clean in throat
INCORRECT

Short neck

Little crest

Slightly throaty

Fits badly into
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