FCI Standard 316

FCI-Standard N° 316 (Dutch / Ned. standaard)

FRENCH WHITE AND ORANGE HOUND Foto

OTHER NAMES: Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange; Français Blanc et Orange; Franzosischer Weiss-oranger Laufhund; Sabueso Frances Blanco y naranja.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds.
Section 1.1 Large sized hounds.
With working trial.

TRANSLATION: Mrs. Peggy Davis, brought up to date by Dr. J. N. Paschoud.

ORIGIN: France.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 01.02.1982.

UTILIZATION: Scent Hound.

GENERAL APPEARANCE: Quite a strong dog, powerful, showing even more English blood in his head than his tricolor counterpart.

HEAD: Quite short and broad.

CRANIAL REGION: Skull: Rather broad and flat without occipital protuberance; superciliary arches not prominent.
Stop: Well marked.

FACIAL REGION:

Nose: Black and orangey brown.
Muzzle: Bridge of nose rather short.
Lips: Extending over the lower jaw and giving the muzzle some squareness.
Eyes: Big, brown and dark.
Leathers: Set on quite broadly at eye level line or slightly above, quite thick, slightly turned and rather short.

NECK: Straight; slight dewlap.

BODY: Back: Broad and muscular.
Loin: Broad, rather short.
Croup: Rather round.
Chest: Quite high and let down.
Ribs: Long, slightly rounded.
Flank: Well filled.

TAIL: Quite long, sometimes with few longer and coarser round the tail slightly off standing hairs (like ears of grain) towards the tip.

LIMBS:

FOREQUARTERS: Strong, broad and vertical.
Shoulders: Close to the chest but well muscled.

HINDQUARTERS: Thighs Muscular and fleshy.
Hocks: Slightly bent and close to the ground.

FEET: Rather round.

GAIT/MOVEMENT: Easy.

SKIN: White with orange or yellow patches.

COAT:

HAIR: Short and not too thick.

COLOUR: White-lemon or white-orange on condition that the orange is not too dark like reddish orange.

SIZE: 60 cm to 70 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.

Faults of conformation:
- Butterfly nose.
- Nuzzle too thin.
- Over-or undershot mouth.
- Light eyes.
- Excessive dewlap.
- Curved tail or deviated to the side.
- Colors of coat other than those previously mentioned (black or red hair).

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

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : This breed originated from medium-sized dogs that existed in Japan in the ancient times. It became established as a breed in the Kai district (Yamanashi Prefecture), which is surrounded by mountains. Another name for this breed is « Kai tora-ken ». A distinguishing feature in this dog is its brindled coat. These dogs are used mainly for hunting wild boar and deer. Their strong inclination to form a pack is thought to contribute towards maintaining the purity of the breed. The breed was designated as a « natural monument » in 1934.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized dog, well balanced, sturdily built, muscles well developed. The dog has the characteristics of a dog living in mountainous districts of Japan. Limbs strong and hocks remarkably developed.

IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The ratio of height at withers to length of body is 10 : 11.

Ears : Slightly larger than those of other medium-sized Japanese dogs, triangular, slightly inclining forward and firmly pricked.

TAIL : Set on high, thick, vigorously curled or carried curved like a sickle over the back. Tip nearly reaching the hocks when let down.

FEET : Toes well arched and tightly knit; pads thick and elastic; nails hard and preferably dark in colour.

HAIR : Outer coat harsh and straight; undercoat soft and dense. The hair on the tail is fairly long and off-standing.

COLOUR : Black brindle, red brindle and brindle. As a feature of this breed, solid colour in puppyhood may turn brindle as the dog grows.

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.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : This breed originated from medium-sized dogs that existed in Japan in ancient times. It became established as a breed in the brindle. From 1934, however, only solid colours were accepted for this breed; conspicuously marked coats had disappeared by 1945, never to reappear. Currently, white coats may be found in this breed.

These dogs are used for hunting, now mainly wild boar, but at one time also deer. The breed took on the name of the region where it was bred. It was designated as a « natural monument » in 1934.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized dog, well balanced and muscles well developed. The dog has pricked ears and a curled or sickle tail. The conformation is strong, well boned and compact.

IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The ratio of height at withers to length of body is 10 : 11.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Dog of noteworthy endurance, showing nobility, dignity and naive feeling. The temperament is faithful, docile and very alert.

Eyes : Relatively small, nearly triangular, set well apart and dark brown in colour.

TAIL : Set on high, thick, carried vigorously curled or curved like a sickle over the back, the tip nearly reaching to the hocks when let down.

Shoulders : Moderately sloping with well developed muscles. Shoulder joints moderately angulated.

FEET : Toes well arched and tightly closed. Pads thick and elastic. Nails hard and preferably dark in colour.

HAIR : Outer coat harsh and straight, undercoat soft and dense. The hair on cheeks and tail fairly long.

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.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : This breed goes back to medium-sized dogs that existed in Japan in ancient times. The Shikoku was bred as a hunting dog, mainly for hunting boar in the mountainous districts of Kochi Prefecture. It is sometimes called « Kochi-ken » (ken = dog). There were three varieties of this breed-Awa, Hongawa and Hata-all named after the area where they were bred. Among them, the Hongawa maintained the highest degree of purity, because the breeding area was not easily accessible from anywhere.

These dogs are tough and sufficiently agile to run through a montainous region. They are characterized by their sesame coloured coats. The breed took on the name of the region and was designated as a « natural monument » in 1937.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : A medium-sized dog with well balanced and well developed clean cut muscles. It has pricked ears and a curled or sickle tail. Conformation: strong, well-boned and compact.

IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The ratio of height at withers to length of body is 10 : 11.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : A dog of marked endurance, keen in sense with a naive feeling, energetic and highly alert; an enthusiastic hunter; docile towards his master.

TAIL : Set on high, thick and carried over the back vigorously curled or curved like a sickle. The tip nearly reaches the hocks when let down.

FEET : Tightly closed with well arched toes. Pads hard and elastic. Nails hard and black or dark in colour.

GAIT / MOVEMENT : Resilient, with rather narrow strides, but light. Action is quick and turning is possible.

HAIR : Outer coat rather harsh and straight, undercoat soft and dense. The hair on the tail is rather long.

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.

WIREHAIRED SLOVAKIAN POINTER (Slovenský hrubosrstý Stavač) Foto

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of moderate strength, working type, but with nobleness in his lines. The basic colour of the coat is called “grey” and the hair is harsh (hard). He must be fit and able to work on the plain, in the woods and in the water and especially to work after the shooting, searching and retrieving wounded game. He is obedient and easy to train.

Shape : The ratio of length of the body to the height at the withers must be of 10 : 9 in the males and of 10 : 8 in the females.

Unique type : It is desirable that the dog be solidly built, but not of a heavy type.

General description : Sufficiently long, lean, without folds in the skin, proportional to the body.

Skull : Rectangular shape, the superciliary arches must be pronounced, the frontal furrow visible. The occipital crest is felt at the touch.

Muzzle : Approximately the same length as the skull, sufficiently high and wide. Lower jaw even and strong with a well developed set of teeth. The muzzle is straight.

Eyes : Almond shape, well set into the eyesocket, of amber colour, with an intelligent expression. In the puppies and the young dogs, they are bluish (azure). The eyelids are dark.

Leathers : Of proportional length, set above eye level. Broad at the inset (base) and the flap is rounded.

NECK : Of medium length, lean, without skin folds, well muscled; inserted high in the withers.

General appearance, topline : The dog is well built, rather high in size, straight back, the neck attached high and the head carried high.

Back : Is straight, well muscled, solid, very slightly sloping towards the rear. The croup is broad, sufficiently long, neither overbuilt nor drooping.

Chest : Sufficiently long and broad, oval, in proportion with the whole of the body, let down to the elbow. Ribs well sprung, breast well developed.

TAIL : Moderately strong, set rather high, carried downwards when the dog is at rest; carried horizontally when the dog is in action. Well furnished with hair but not brush style. The tail is shortened (docked) at half length.

FOREQUARTERS : On the whole well developed, vertical seen from the front or in profile.

Forefeet : Rounded with tight and well arched toes. The nails and the pads are dark in colour. Claws of inner toes must be removed.

HINDQUARTERS : Well angulated ensemble seen from profile, and vertical seen from behind.

Hind feet : Rounded, toes tight and well arched. The nails and the pads are dark in colour. Dewclaws must be removed.

HAIR : Undercoat: down short and fine. Normally looses it in the summer. Topcoat about 4 cm long, harsh, straight and flat. At the lower part of the muzzle, the hair is longer and softer, forming a moustache. Above the eyes, the hair is more marked and laying obliquely. The forehead and the occiput are covered with short harsh hair. The hair on the leathers is short and soft. The tail is very hairy.

COLOUR : The basic colour is brown shaded sable (said “grey”) with varying lighter and darker shadings without white markings, or with white markings on the legs, and on the chest. Also “grey” with more or less large markings, eventually speckled.

The height at withers : Is from 62 to 68 cm for the males and from 57 to 64 cm for the females.

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.

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.