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

2. Mouth Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite.

3. Ears Long, set high, with plenty of feather.

4. Neck Moderate length, slightly arched.

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

6. Feet Compact, cushioned and well feathered.

7. Coat Long, silky, free from curl. Slight wave permissible. Plenty of feathering. Totally free from trimming.

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

9. Gait/movement Free-moving and elegant in action, plenty of drive from behind. Forelegs and hindlegs move parallel when viewed from in front and behind.

10. Tail Length of tail in balance with body, well set on, carried happily but never much above the level of the back.

11. Size Weight: 5.4-8kg (12-18lb). A small, well balanced dog well within these weights desirable.

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

13. Head and skull Skull almost flat between ears. Stop shallow. Length from base of stop to tip of nose about 3.8cm (1.5in).