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General appearance Active, graceful and well balanced, with gentle expression.

Characteristics Sporting, affectionate, absolutely fearless.

Temperament Gay, friendly, non-aggressive, no tendency towards nervousness.

Head and skull Skull almost flat between ears. Stop shallow. Length from base of stop to tip of nose about 3.8cm (1½in). Nostrils black and well developed without flesh marks, muzzle well tapered. Lips well developed but not pendulous. Face well filled below eyes. Any tendency to snipiness undesirable.

Eyes Large, dark, round but not prominent; spaced well apart.

Ears Long, set high, with plenty of feather.

Mouth Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Neck Moderate length, slightly arched.

Forequarters Chest moderate, shoulders well laid back, straight legs moderately boned.

Body Short-coupled with good spring of rib. Level back.

Hindquarters Legs with moderate bone; well turned stifle - no tendency to cow hock or sickle hocks.

Feet Compact, cushioned and well feathered.

Tail Length of tail in balance with body, well set on, carried happily but never much above the level of the back. Docking previously optional when no more than one-third was to be removed.