FCI Standard 51

FCI-Standard N° 51 / 14. 11. 2000 (Dutch / Ned. standaard)

FINNISH HOUND (Suomenajokoira) Foto

ORIGIN : Finland.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 17.07.1997.

UTILIZATION : A hound for hunting hare and fox by following the scent. Eager to hunt also in difficult circumstances. He works independently, he is a versatile tracker and pursues the quarry with resonant barking.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds.

Section 1.2 Medium sized hounds.

With working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : In Finland in the beginning of 19^th century there were in addition to the finnish country dogs also many dogs resembling the European hound breeds. After the establishment of the Finnish Kennel Club in 1889 the development of the Finnish Hound began. The first standard was written in 1932. The breeding associations in different parts of the country were very important to the development of the breed. The crosses made in the beginning of the 20^th century have also helped to create the stock from which the Finnish Hound descends.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Tricoloured, medium in size, evenly high; clearly longer in body than the height at the withers, strongly built but not heavy. The supporting area of standing is as long as the body or slightly longer, in front it is as broad as the chest and in rear at least as broad as in the front. The sex should be clearly stamped.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

· The ratio between the length of the body and the height at the withers is of 1,1 to 1.

· The depth of the chest is a half of the height at the withers.

· The length of the muzzle is equal to the length of the skull. The length of the skull is equal to its width and depth.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Calm, energetic and friendly, never aggressive.

HEAD

CRANIAL REGION : Seen from the front of even breadth, domed at the top of the skull. Forehead slightly convex in profile. The topline of the skull is parallel to the bridge of the nose; the furrow between the eyes is barely visible; eyebrows and occiput are clearly visible.

Stop : Slight but clearly defined, accentuated by the eyebrows.

FACIAL REGION :

Nose : Well developed, black; large and mobile nostrils.

Muzzle : Equal in length to the skull, moderately deep, slightly tapering; the bridge of the nose is straight. The lower lip forms the lower line which is almost parallel with the topline of the muzzle.

Lips : Well developed, good pigmentation. The upper lip beautifully curved. The lips and the corners of the mouth are close fitting.

Jaws/Teeth : The jaws are strong. Teeth well developed, symmetrically set in the jaws. Complete normal dentition. Tight and complete scissor bite.

Cheeks : Moderately clean.

Eyes : Medium in size, not protruding, slightly oval, of a dark brown colour, looking forward. Expression calm. The eyelids are black.

Ears : Hanging with the front edge close to the head. Turned so that the back edge points outwards, the tip nearly forwards. Set on the line drawn from the nose to the eyes. Flat, reaching over half of the muzzle when drawn forward.

NECK : Of medium length, muscular, rather clean, the topline only slightly arched. When standing the tip of the nose is at the level of the topline or slightly higher.

BODY :

Back : Of medium length, straight and muscular.

Loin : Rather short and powerful.

Croup : Well developed, long and strong, slightly oblique. In profile the topline continues to a beautifully arched croup.

Chest : Long and deep, reaching to the elbows. Ribs well sprung; the forechest clearly visible.

Underline : Slightly rising.

TAIL : Low set, slightly arched, reaching the hocks. Strong at the base, tapering towards the end. In repose hanging close to the hindquarters, in action it may rise but not higher than the level of the topline. The hair on the tail is similar to that on the body.

LIMBS

FOREQUARTERS :

General appearance : Well angulated. Straight and parallel when viewed from the front; the forearms are vertical. The deepest point of the chest is at the level of the elbows. The upper arm and forearm are equal in length.

Shoulders : Rather long, oblique and powerful; close to the body but very mobile.

Upper arms : Equal in length to the shoulders, clearly oblique and powerful.

Elbows : Set well behind parallel to the body; tightly close to the body.

Forearm : Powerful and sinewy with strong oval bones.

Metacarpus (Pastern) : Slightly oblique.

Forefeet : Slightly oval and high, with well arched tight toes. Nails strong, preferably black. Pads springy, preferably black and on the sides covered with dense hair.

HINDQUARTERS :

General appearance : Strong, well angulated, straight and parallel when viewed from behind.

Upper thigh : Long and broad with strong muscles.

Stifle : Pointing forward. The front line of the hind leg is smoothly curved.

Lower thigh : Moderately long and oblique, sinewy.

Hock : Strong, rather low.

Metatarsus : Rather short and powerful, vertical.

Hind Feet : Construction equal to the front feet, pointing straight forward.

GAIT : Trots lightly and effectively with a long-reaching stride. The topline remains level and firm on the move. The legs move parallel.

SKIN : Thick, close-lying all over the body with no wrinkles.

COAT

HAIR : Undercoat short, dense and soft in texture. Outer coat medium in length, close-lying, straight, dense and rather harsh.

COLOUR : Tricoloured. Black mantle, rich tan colour on the head, lower parts of the body, shoulders, upper thighs and also elsewhere on the legs. White markings usually on head, neck, forechest, lower parts of the legs and on the tip of the tail.

SIZE :

Height at the withers : Males : from 55 cm to 61 cm.

Bitches: from 52 cm to 58 cm.

Ideal height : Males : from 57 cm to 59 cm.

Bitches: from 54 cm to 56 cm.

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.

· Too light or too heavy in construction.

· Wrong sex characteristics.

· Head shape obviously triangular.

· Loose skin on the head.

· Muzzle snipey or short.

· Level or slightly overshot mouth.

· Square or too long body.

· Short and at the same time steep croup.

· Long, splayed or flat feet.

· Short and obviously soft hair.

· Mottled colour.

· Clearly broken mantle colours.

· Lot of grey hairs or so called wolf hair.

· Height at the withers 1 cm more or less than given in the standard.

· Slightly timid or excessively rough with other dogs.

ELIMINATING FAULTS :

· Total lack of pigment in the nose.

· Undershot or clearly overshot bite.

· Kinky tail.

· Height at the withers more than 1 cm more or less than given in the standard.

· Shyness or aggressiveness.

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

FCI-Standard N° 52 / 24. 07. 2000 (Dutch / Ned. standaard)

POLISH HOUND (Ogar Polski) Foto

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size dog, of strong and compact build, powerful bone-structure and quite massive with legs in proportion. The whole outline is that of power and endurance rather than speed. The voice on the trail is sonorous and pure, of changeable medium pitch, generally higher pitched in the female.

HEAD : Rather heavy, nobly chiselled. In profile looks like a medium length rectangle.

Skull : The line of the forehead forms a blunt angle with the topline of the muzzle. Superciliary ridges very developed; forehead very wrinkled. Occipital protuberance well pronounced.

Eyes : Gentle and serene expression; set on the slant, not very deep-set, dark brown; lower lid drooping in older dogs.

Leathers : Set low, quite long, hanging, slightly rounded at the tip. The base of the ear flap is twisted and hangs close to the head.

NECK : Remarkably thick at point of insertion with the body, powerful, muscled, of medium length. Dewlap is loose and very richly folded.

Chest : Thoracic cage is ample, wide and deep in proportion. The sternal region descends to the elbows. Ribs well sprung, long like the whole rib cage, closer to the vertical position than in other breeds.

Belly and flanks : Belly capacious, broad, nearly as deep as the chest. Abdomen not too tucked up. The flank is not hollow, well filled, rounded with a possible hollow below the last ribs.

TAIL : Rather low set, thick, covered with long hair in its lower part, hangs below the hock, slightly drooping; from half the length of the leg, slightly curved. In normal movement slightly raised but not rolled up. In action, slightly raised, but not above the horizontal.

Pastern joint : Well defined, prominent, neat, lean, of size corresponding to the pastern.

Forefeet : Of quite a strong bone structure, strong muscles. Toes tight. Nails strong, thick and short in working dogs; they are light coloured when the toes are white and black when the toes are fawn.

Upper thigh : Long, strong, with well developed muscles and strong bone structure.

Hind feet : Toes tight. Nails thick, strong and short. Pads large, covered with thick skin.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Normally moves at a slow and heavy short trot. When hunting, he quarters and chases at a heavy gallop.

HAIR : Medium length hair, thick, with a dense undercoat, a little longer on the back, at the back of the hindquarters and on the lower part of the tail.

COLOUR : Head and ears, except the lateral sides of the skull, of tan colour; the ears a little darker than the rest. The legs, sternal region and thighs also tan. Body black or dark grey almost black; in ancient Polish hunting language it was called « podzary » (burnt). The tan colour, essentially fawn, has various intensities of that tone up to cinnamon, very much appreciated in the Polish Hound. The white hairs, admitted in shape of a star, forming a blaze reaching to the muzzle, on the chest, the extremities of the legs and of the tail. The black may form a mantle which extends as far as on the head. Distinct tan spots above the eyes. Black which extends as far as the muzzle of the Polish Hound is a case for disqualification.

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.

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

CLASSIFICATION FCI : Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs).

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: The Komondor is an old-established Hungarian herding breed of Asiatic origin. His original ancestors almost certainly came with the migrating Old Magyars, living as stock-breeding Nomads, to the Carpathian basin.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Komondor is large in size and powerfully built. His appealing outward appearance and dignified deportment arouse respect and even fear in the observer. By nature he is not ingratiating. His robust body is covered by matted, corded, throughout dense, long hair. The body, seen sideways, forms a prone rectangle, little deviating from a square. The thickly coated head rises above the body. The tail is carried hanging down with its tip bent upwards, almost horizontal. The coat colour is ivory.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• The deepest point of the brisket is approximately on a level with half of the height at the withers.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT

He has an imperturbable courage in the guarding and defense of the herds entrusted to him and the property and home of his master. He attacks silently and duringly. He regards his territory as his own property and will not tolerate any other living creature in it. His nature is suspicious. During the day, he likes to keep a lying position enabling him to control his area. At night, he is always on the move.

HEAD : Broad, in good proportion to the body. Even the dense screen of hair does not make him appear out of proportion.

Jaws/Teeth : Jaws very well muscled, strong and powerful. Even and complete scissor bite, according to the dentition formula.

Eyes : Horizontally set, dark brown. The black rim tightly fitting to the eyeball.

Leathers : Set medium high on the domed skull. Clearly pendant from the base and V- or U-shaped. Not raised neither when alert nor in attack.

NECK : Very well muscled. Should form an angle of 35 degrees to the horizontal. In quiet or peaceful situations, it is carried almost in continuation of the backline. Rather short than of medium length. Without dewlap or neck ruff.

Topline : Those parts of the body which form the topline are broad and very well muscled.

TAIL : Low-set, clearly pendant; tip of the tail shows a sligth bend, almost to horizontal. It is desirable that the tail reaches to the hock. When alert, the tail is raised, at most, to the level of the back.

FOREQUARTERS : Judging of the limbs is highly affected by the long corded coat. Front legs are columnar and straight, parallel and vertical seen from the front or the side. The chest is broad which results in wide apart, strong and free moving legs. The limbs are firmly connected to the body. Bone substance is strong and powerful. Joints are large.

Shoulder : The shoulder blades are moderately sloping. Points of the shoulder blades placed vertically over the deepest point of the chest.

Forefeet : Large, strong with well knit toes. Pads are slate grey, thick and well padded. Toenails grey.

HINDQUARTERS : The position of the hind legs supports the body with medium angulations. Continuing the croup of medium length, broad, well muscled limbs are required.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : Light, free and even. The stride is wide and ground covering.

SKIN : The skin contains a lot of pigment and is slate grey. Dark pigment at the gums and the roof of mouth preferred. Diminished pigment and pink skin undesirable.

HAIR : The whole body is covered by long hair. The coat consists of a coarser topcoat and finer undercoat. The characteristic coat is determined by the relation of the top coat to the undercoat. The shaggy coat, that tends towards matting is a basic requirement. An equally dense, wavy, corded coat also occurs. The smaller tufts of hair are less or not matted at all. The coat is longest on the croup, at the loin region and on the rear of the uper thighs (at least 20-27cm). On the back, at the sides of the chest and at the region of the shoulder blades, it is of medium length (15-22 cm), at the cheeks, the eyebrows, on top of the head, on the ears, the neck and the limbs, it is shorter (10-18 cm) and at the lips and on the lower parts of the limbs shortest (9-11 cm). Neither a combed nor a completely neglected coat are desirable.

The breed shows few faults in type and is largely uniform as it has always been bred with the same target.

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

ELIMINATING FAULTS

NB : Male animals must have two apparently normal developed testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

UTILISATION: The Kuvasz is used as a watch and guard dog for houses, property and other valuables, as well as for people. He has also been used as a hunting and scenting dog.

CLASSIFICATION FCI: Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs).

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: The Kuvasz is a long established, ancient Hungarian Shepherd Dog. His ancestors came into the Carpathian basin at the time of occupation by the Magyars. These dogs were needed to watch and guard their flocks against beasts of prey and thieves. Because of his hunting instinct, the Kuvasz was the preferred hunting dog at the time of King Matthias Corvinus. Since the decline in stock-herding, he has much less been used for his original duties and he has settled in villages and later even in towns.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The dogs of this breed are strong and large and carry a dense, wavy, white coat. Their pleasing appearance radiates nobility and strength. The individual body parts fit together harmoniously, the limbs being neither too short nor too long.

The bone structure is strong but not coarse. The strong muscles are lean, the joints show clear outlines.

Seen from the side, the body forms a prone rectangle, almost a square. Well muscled he shows a strong build, a lively temperament and great agility. His appearance embodies a tireless working ability.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• The deepest point of the brisket is approximately on a level with half of the height at the withers.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : The Kuvasz is brave and fearless. He defends the people entrusted to his care and his protection and their property, even with his life. He is self-confident and may become aggressive if ill-treated. He is faithful, dependable and loves his master and his surroundings. He needs plenty of excercise and must be kept busy. He is undemanding. His care is easy and he can stand very severe weather conditions. He appreciates any love and solicitude given to him.

HEAD : The Kuvasz‘ head is typically wedge-shaped, in harmony with his body, pleasing, noble, and it shows a considerable strength. The Kuvasz can mainly be distinguished from other breeds by his head shape. The head is characteristically lean and dry. In dogs the head is slightly more massive than in bitches.

Skull : Broad, forehead sligthly protruding. In the middle of the forehead, there is a distinct furrow.

Muzzle : The bridge of nose is straight. The muzzle tapers gradually but is never pointed.

Jaws/Teeth : Well developed, strong, regular and complete scissor bite, according to the dentition formula.

Eyes : Set in slightly slanting, almond shaped, dark brown. The rim of the eyelids is black and close-fitting to the eyeball.

Ears : Set on at medium height. One third of the ears lifts from the base away from the skull in a curve, then dropping, lying close to the head. The leathers are V-shaped with rounded tips. When alert, the ears are slightly raised. Never prick or twisted.

NECK : Rather short than of medium length and well muscled. Forms an angle of 25 to 30 degrees to the horizontal. Crest of neck is short. Skin on throat taut, no dewlap. In male dogs, collar and mane are significant.

BODY : Seen from the side, the body forms a prone rectangle, only slightly differing from a square.

Croup : Slightly sloping, well muscled, broad. The very dense coat gives the croup the appearance of being slightly overbuilt.

Forechest : Because of the strongly developed muscles, the forechest is rounded, the point of the sternum only slightly protruding.

Underline and belly : In continuation of the ribcage, tucked up towards the rear.

TAIL : Set on low following the ligthly sloping croup in a staight line. Vertically down with the tip curved slightly upwards, but not crooked. When the dog is alert or roused, it may, at most, be raised to the level of the topline.

FOREQUARTERS : The front legs, supporting the body, are vertical down to the carapl joints. They are parallel and moderately far apart. Seen from the front, the position of the front legs is correct if a vertical line drawn from the shoulder joint runs along the axis of the front legs and meets the feet between the 3^rd and 4^th toes. Seen from the side, the position is correct if a vertical line drawn from the elbow joint to the ground, runs through the centre of the legs down to the carpal joints.

Shoulders : Shoulder blade long, sloping, muscled. Close-fitting and tight to the ribcage, but flexible.

Upper Arm : Of medium length, well muscled. The upper arm and the shoulder blade form an angle of 100 to 110 degrees.

Elbows : Dry, close-fitting to the ribcage, turning neither in nor out. Upper and lower arm form an angle of 120 to 130 degrees.

Forearm : Relatively long, straight, compact with lean muscles. With strong sinews reaching down to the carpal joint.

Pastern : Relatively short, lean, sloping slightly (angle to vertical 10 to 15 degrees).

Forefeet : Round or slightly oval, taut. Toes are short and highly arched so that their middle part does not touch the ground. Elastic, well knit. Pads are springy, black. Nails are hard, strong, black or slate grey in colour.

HINDQUARTERS : The position of the hind legs seen from the side is correct if the stifle joint is positioned vertically below the iliac crest and the foot under the hip joint. A vertical line from the ischiatic tuberosity touches the heel bone. Seen from the rear, the position of the hind legs is correct if a vertical line from the ischiatic tuberosity runs along the axis of the limbs, being parallel to both sides and meeting the ground moderately wide apart.

Upper thigh : With long, broad, massive muscles closely connected to the pelvis. Pelvis and upper thigh form an angle of 100 to 110 degrees.

Stifle : Voluminous. The angle between upper thigh and lower thigh is 110 to 120 degrees.

Lower thigh : The long massive muscles extend to the hock with strong sinews. Seen from the rear, vertical and parallel on both sides, also to the axis of the body.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : Wide, slow steps. When trotting, the movement is light footed, springy, ground covering, lively, constant and tireless. Elbows turning neither in nor out.

HAIR : Moderately harsh, wavy, slightly stiff, not tending to mat. Under the coarser topcoat, there is a finer downy undercoat. The head, ears and feet are covered by short (1-2 cm long), dense, smooth hair. The front and sides of the front legs as well as the hind legs below the stifles are covered by equally short (1-2 cm long) straight hair.

There are featherings of 5-8 cm in length on the back of the legs; on the hind legs, they reach to the hocks. The neck has a ruff which extends to a mane reaching to the chest. This is particularly pronounced in male dogs.

On body, upper thigh and upper arm, the coat is of medium length (4-12 cm long), abundantly wavy and it forms crests, ridges and tassels. The tail is covered, along its entire length, by dense, wavy coat which can even reach a length of 10-15 cm at the hip of the tail.

COLOUR : White, ivory colour is permitted. Noseleather, rim of eyelids and lips are black. Pads are black or slate grey. A dark colour is desired for roof of mouth but pink patches are permissible.

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 proportions to its degree.

• One or more teeth missing (Incisors, Canines, Premolars 2-4, Molars 1-2). More than 2 PM1 missing. The M3 are disregarded.

• Under- or overshot, wry mouth. Gap between upper and lower incisors of more than 2 mm.

NB: Male animals must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

CLASSIFICATION FCI: Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (Except Swiss Cattle Dog).

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Puli is a Hungarian herding breed of Asiatic origin. His original ancestors most probably came to the Carpathian Basin with the migrating ancient Magyars, who lived as nomads on stock-breeding.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of medium size with strong constitution, square build and fine, but not too light bones. The somewhat lean body is well muscled all over. The construction of the individual body parts is difficult to judge, as the whole body is covered by a strongly developed coat, tending to form curls and cords. It is therefore useful to touch the dog when judging. The coat on the head is so profuse that the head appears round and the eyes are covered. The profusely coated tail, curled forward over the back, gives the appearance of the topline rising slightly towards the rear.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• The depth of the brisket is slightly less than half of the height at the withers.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Of lively temperament, extremely able to learn. Loves children and is an excellent watchdog. His present shape has adapted him to sporting use.

HEAD : Seen from the front, round, seen from the side appears to be elliptic.

Jaws/Teeth : Complete scissor bite according to the dentition formula. 42 teeth.

Eyes : Of medium size, dark brown, set in slightly oblique and medium wide apart. The expression is lively and intelligent. Rims of lids close-fitting to the eyeball and well pigmented.

Ears : Set on at medium height with broad base. The pendant leathers V-shaped with rounded tips.

NECK : Of medium length, taut, well muscled. Forms an angle of about 45 degrees to the horizontal and is covered by dense coat.

Topline : Straight. Giving the impression of rising slightly towards the rear because of the tail carriage.

TAIL : Set on at medium height and carried in a flat curl over the croup. Well covered by dense coat. When stretched out, it reaches to the hocks.