FCI-Standard N° 1 / 07. 09. 1998 (Dutch / Ned. standaard)

ENGLISH POINTER     Foto

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Pointing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 7       Pointing Dogs.

                                              Section 2.1  British and Irish Pointers and Setters, Pointer.

                                              With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Symmetrical and well built all over, general outline a series of graceful curves. A strong but lissom appearance.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Aristoractic. Alert with appearance of strength, endurance and speed. Kind, even disposition.

HEAD

CRANIAL REGION :

Skull : Of medium breadth, in proportion to length of foreface. Pronounced occipital bone.

Stop : Well defined.

FACIAL REGION :

Nose : Dark, but may be lighter in the cas of a lemon and white coloured dog. Nostrils wide, soft and moist.

Muzzle : Somewhat concave, ending on level with nostrils, giving a slightly dish-faced appearance. Slight depression under the eyes.

Lips : Well developped, soft.

Jaw/Teeth : Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Cheeks : Cheek bones not prominent.

Eyes : Same distance from occiput as from nostrils, bright and kindly in expression. Either hazel or brown according to colour of coat. Neither bold nor staring, not looking down the nose. Eye rims dark, but may be lighter in the case of a lemon and white coloured dog.

Ears : Leathers thin, set on fairly high, lying close to head, of medium length, slightly pointed at tips.

NECK : Long, muscular, slightly arched, springing cleanly from shoulders and free from throatiness.

BODY :

Loin : Strong muscular and slightly arched. Short coupled.

Chest : Just wide enough for plenty of heart room. Brisket well let down, to level with elbows. Ribs well sprung and carried well back, gradually falling away at loin.

TAIL : Medium length, thick at root, tapering gradually to a point. Well covered with close hair, carried on a level with back, with no upward curl. In movement, tail shoud lash from side to side.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs straight and firm, with good oval bone, with back sinews strong and visible.

Shoulders : Long, sloping and well-laid back.

Pastern joint : Flat with front leg and protruding very little on inside.

Pastern : Lengthy, strong and resilient. Slightly sloping.

HINDQUARTERS :Very muscular.

Haunch : Haunch bones well spaced and prominent, not above level of back.

Upper thigh : Good expanse of first thigh.

Stifle : Well turned.

Lower thigh : Good expanse.

Hock : Well let down.

FEET : Oval, well knit, arched toes, well cushioned.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Smooth, covering plenty of ground. Driving hind action, elbows neither in nor out. Definitely not a hackney action.

COAT

HAIR : Fine, short, hard and evenly distributed, perfectly smooth and straight with decided sheen.

COLOUR : Usual colours are lemon and white, orange and white, liver and white, and black and white. Self colours and tricolours are also correct.

SIZE :

Height at the withers : Dogs :    63 - 69 cm (25 - 27 ins).

                                  Bitches : 61 - 66 cm (24 - 26 ins).

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

FCI-Standard N° 2 / 07. 09. 1998 (Dutch / Ned. standaard)

ENGLISH SETTER     Foto

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Pointing dog.  

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 7       Pointing Dogs.

                                              Section 2.2  British and Irish Pointers and Setters, Setter.

                                              With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE :  Of medium height, clean in outline, elegant in appearance and movement.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Very active with a keen game sense. Intensely friendly and good natured.

HEAD : Carried high; long and reasonably lean.

CRANIAL REGION :

Skull : Oval from ear to ear, showing plenty of brain room; occipital protuberance well-defined.

Stop : Well defined.  

FACIAL REGION :

Nose : Colour of nose black or liver, according to colour of coat.  Nostrils wide.

Muzzle : Moderately deep and fairly square, from stop to point of nose should be equal to length of skull from occiput to eyes.

Lips : Not too pendulous.

Jaws/Teeth : Jaws strong and of nearly equal length, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Full dentition desirable.

Eyes : Bright, mild and expressive. Colour ranging between hazel and dark brown, the darker the better. In liver beltons only, a lighter eye acceptable. Eyes oval and not protruding.

Ears : Moderate length, set on low, and hanging in neat folds close to cheek, tip velvety, upper part clothed in fine silky hair.

NECK : Rather long, muscular and lean, slightly arched at crest, and clean cut where it joins head, towards shoulder larger and very muscular, never throaty nor pendulous below throat, but elegant in appearance.

BODY : Moderate length.

Back : Short and level.

Loin : Wide, slightly arched, strong and muscular.

Chest : Deep in brisket, very good depth and width between shoulder blades. Ribs good round, widely sprung and deep in back ribs, i.e. well ribbed up.

TAIL : Set almost in line with back, medium length, not reaching below hock, neither curly nor ropy, slightly curved or scimitar-shaped but with no tendency to turn upwards : flag or feathers hanging in long pendant flakes. Feather commencing slightly below the root, and increasing in length towards middle, then gradually tapering towards end; hair long, bright, soft and silky, wavy but not curly. Lively and slashing in movement and carried in a plane not higher than level of back.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS :

Shoulders : Well set back or oblique.

Elbows : Well let down close to body.

Forearms : Straight and very muscular with rounded bone.

Pastern : Short, strong, round and straight.

HINDQUARTERS : Legs well muscled including second thigh. Long from hip to hock.

Thighs : Long.

Stifles : Well bent.

Hock : Inclining neither in nor out and well let down.

FEET : Well padded, tight, with close well arched toes protected by hair between them.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Free and graceful action, suggesting speed and endurance. Free movement of the hock showing powerful drive from hindquarters. Viewed from rear, hip, stifle and hock joints in line. Head naturally high.

COAT

HAIR : From back of head in line with ears slightly wavy, not curly, long and silky, as is coat generally, breeches and forelegs nearly down to feet well feathered.  

COLOUR : Black and white (blue belton), orange and white (orange belton), lemon and white (lemon belton), liver and white (liver belton) or tricolour, that is blue belton and tan or liver belton and tan, those without heavy patches of colour on body but flecked (belton) all over preferred.

SIZE :

Dogs    : 65-68 cm (25,5-27 ins). 

Bitches : 61-65 cm (24-25,5 ins).

NOTE OF THE STANDARD COMMITTEE : « Belton » is the customary term used for the description of the distinctive coat-ticking of the English Setter. Belton is a village in Northumberland. This expression has been created and spread out by the book about the English Setter written by Mr. Edward Lavarack, breeder who has had a preponderating influence upon the actual appearance of the breed.

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

ORIGIN : Ireland.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 19.04.2005.

UTILIZATION : Used in the hard job of tackling otters in deep waters, to engage badger underground and hunt vermin. A good watch dog and loyal companion.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 3    Terriers.

                                              Section 1  Large and medium sized Terriers.

                                              Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Like the other Irish Terrier breeds it is assumed that the Kerry Blue has been in the country for centuries, but, once again, because of its humble origins as a rat catcher and all-round farm dog, there are few, if any references to the breed before the 20th century. The first probable literary references to the Kerry Blue dates from 1847  the author describes a bluish slate coloured dog, marked with darker blotches and patches, and often with the tan about the legs and muzzle. This blackish-blue Irish terrier was supposed to be prevalent in Kerry but it has been developed in other counties as well. The blue didn’t make its first appearance on the show benches until 1913, and the Dublin Blue Terrier Club was formed in 1920. The Kerry Blue became quickly so popular as a sort of mascot for Irish patriots that there were actually four clubs promoting its interests for a short time, and between 1922 and 1924 these clubs sponsored no fewer than six shows and six field trials. By 1928 this impressive balanced terrier with its beautiful soft blue coat became popular worldwide and its reputation as an excellent working and companion dog agreed with the breed assessment as « well nigh perfect ».

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The typical Kerry Blue Terrier should be upstanding, well-knit and well proportionated, showing well developed muscular body with definite terrier style.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Terrier character throughout. The all-important factor-expression must be keen and alert.

HEAD : Showing plenty of hair. Dogs should be stronger in head and more muscular than bitches.

CRANIAL REGION :

Skull : Strong and well balanced.

Stop : Slight.

FACIAL REGION :

Nose : Black, nostrils large and wide.

Muzzle : The foreface should be of medium length.

Teeth : Teeth large even and white, scissor bite (level bite acceptable). 

Jaws : Jaws strong and muscular (punishing jaws).

Mouth : Gums and roof dark.

Eyes : Dark or dark hazel, medium in size and well placed, keen in expression.

Ears : Thin and not large, carried in front or close to the sides of the head, in a forward position, again to express the keen, sharp terrier expression.

NECK : Well proportioned, well set on shoulders and moderately long.

BODY :

Back : Medium length, level.

Loin : Moderate in length.

Chest : Deep and of moderate width. Ribs well sprung.

TAIL : Thin, well placed and carried erect and gaily.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS :

Shoulders : Fine, sloping, well-knit.

Forelegs : Straight in front, bone good.

HINDQUARTERS : Hindlegs well set under dog.

Thighs : Muscular, well developed.

Hocks : Strong.

FEET : Compact, pads strong and rounded, toe nails black.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Good coordination, with legs parallel, forelegs reaching out and powerful drive in the hindquarters. When the dog is moving the topline should remain level and the head and tail should be carried high. 

COAT

HAIR :  Soft, plentiful and wavy.

COLOUR : Blue of any shade with or without black points. Black is permissible only up to the age of 18 months, as is also a shade of tan.

SIZE AND WEIGHT :

Height at the withers :

Dogs   : 18    -  19,5 inches (45,5 to 49,5 cm).

Bitches: 17,5 -  19    inches (44,5 to 48   cm).

Weight :

Dogs    : 33 lbs to 40 lbs (15 to 18 kg).

Bitches : proportionately less.

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

·      Flesh coloured gums.

·      Yellow or light coloured eyes.

·      Roach back or hollow back.

·      Narrow chest.

·      Protruding elbows.

·      Teeth undershot or overshot.

·      White or bone coloured toe nails.

·      Dewclaws on hind legs, or marks of their removal.

·      Close, cow-hocked or stilted hind action.

·      Dogs whose heads or tails are held up by exhibitors or handlers should be penalised.

·      Hard, wire or bristle coat.

·      Any colour other than blue with the exception stated above

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987.

UTILIZATION : Terrier.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 3     Terriers.

                                              Section 2   Small-sized Terriers.

                                              Without working trial. 

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Agile, alert, of workmanlike, natural appearance. Standing well forward on forepaws. Strong quarters. Deep in rib, very free in movement. Weather-resistant coat.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Should impress as being active, game and hardy. Fearless and gay disposition; assertive but not aggressive.

HEAD : Small, but in proportion to body. Well furnished.

CRANIAL REGION :

Skull : Broad; a decided indentation between the eyes.

Stop : Definite.

FACIAL REGION :

Nose : Black.

Muzzle : Powerful.

Jaws/Teeth : Teeth large. Jaw strong, but not long or heavy with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. Upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Eyes : Wide apart, medium in size, dark hazel. Slightly sunk with shaggy eyebrows.

Ears : Small, pointed, well carried and erect, not too closely set nor heavily coated.

NECK : Well set on, not short.

BODY :

Back : Level, medium length.

Loin : Strong, supple.

Chest : Well sprung deep ribs.

TAIL : Short, balanced, well furnished with hair but not feathery. Neither high nor low set, carried gaily but not turned down torwards back.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS : Forelegs medium length, good but not too heavy bone. Covered with harsh hair.

Shoulders : Sloping.

Elbow : Never out at elbow.

HINDQUARTERS :

Thighs : Very strong and muscular.

Stifle : With good, but not excessive bend. 

Hocks : Well let down, inclining neither in nor out when viewed from the rear.

FEET : Forefeet, larger than hind, may be slightly turned out. Pads thick and strong. Thin, narrow or spreading feet and long nails objectionable.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Very free-flowing stride. Forelegs reaching well forward. Hindlegs giving strong propulsion. Hocks neither too close nor too wide. 

COAT :

HAIR : Very important. Weather-resistant. Must be double-coated, with profuse, harsh, but not coarse, outer coat; undercoat short, soft and close. Open coats objectionable. Slight wave permissible. 

COLOUR : Cream, wheaten, red, grey or nearly black. Brindling in all these colours acceptable. Not solid black, or white, or black and tan. Dark points, such as ears and muzzle, very typical. 

SIZE AND WEIGHT : Approximately 28-31 cm (11-12 ins) at withers, but in proportion to weight-ideally 6-7,5 kg (14-16 lbs).

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

ORIGIN : Great Britain.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.2003.

UTILIZATION : Flushing dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 8    Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs.

                                              Section 2  Flushing dogs.

                                              With working trial.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Merry, sturdy, sporting; well balanced; compact; measuring approximately same from withers to ground as from withers to root of tail.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Merry nature with ever-wagging tail shows a typical bustling movement, particularly when following scent, fearless of heavy cover.  Gentle and affectionate, yet full of life and exuberance.

HEAD

CRANIAL REGION :

Skull : Well developed, cleanly chiselled, neither too fine nor too coarse.

Stop : Distinct, set midway between tip of nose and occiput.

FACIAL REGION :

Nose : Sufficiently wide for acute scenting power.

Muzzle : Square.

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

Cheek : Not prominent.

Eyes : Full, but not prominent. Dark brown or brown, never light, but in the case of liver, liver roan and liver and white, dark hazel to harmonize with coat; with expression of intelligence and gentleness but wide awake, bright and merry; rims tight.

Ears : Lobular, set low on level with eyes. Fine leathers extending to nose tip. Well clothed with long, straight silky hair.

NECK : Moderate in length, muscular. Set neatly into fine sloping shoulders. Clean throat.

BODY : Strong, compact.

Topline : Firm, level, gently sloping downwards to tail from end of loin to set on of tail.

Loin : Short, wide.

Chest : Well developed and brisket deep; neither too wide nor too narrow in front. Ribs well sprung.

TAIL : Set on slightly lower than line of back. Must be merry in action and carried level, never cocked up. Customarily docked.

Docked : Never too short to hide, nor too long to interfere with, the incessant merry action when working.

Undocked : Slightly curved, of moderate length, proportionate to size of body giving an overall balanced appearance; ideally not reaching below the hock. Strong at the root and tapering to a fine tip; well feathered in keeping with the coat. Lively in action, carried on a plane not higher than level of back and never so low as to indicate timidity.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS : Legs well boned, straight, sufficiently short for concentrated power. Not too short to interfere with tremendous exertions expected from this grand, sporting dog.

Shoulders : Sloping and fine.

HINDQUARTERS : Wide, well rounded, very muscular; legs well boned.

Stifle : Good bend.

Hock : Short below the hock joint, allowing plenty of drive.

FEET : Firm, thickly padded, cat-like.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : True through action with great drive covering ground well.

COAT

HAIR : Flat, silky in texture, never wiry or wavy, not too profuse and never curly. Well feathered forelegs, body and hindlegs above hocks.

COLOUR : Various. In self colours no white allowed except on chest.

SIZE AND WEIGHT  :

Height approximately :  dogs     39 - 41 cm (15,5 - 16 ins);

                                   bitches  38 - 39 cm (15   - 15,5 ins).

Weight approximately : 12,5  -  14,5 kg (28 - 32 lbs).

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.                              

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