The Flat coat is a slow maturing dog retaining his delightful puppy-like qualities for several years. An extrovert, always happy and eager to please with an incessantly wagging tail, and full of good humour and bonhomie. A tireless worker in the field, he is an excellent water dog and a naturel swimmer. He loves human companionship and is definitely not the dog to be shut up on his own, when his Houdini - like qualities will soon become apparent in his endeavour to reunite himself with friends and family. His deep bark makes him a good guard dog, giving warning of any strangers or intruders. He is in his element in the country.
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| General
Appearance *** A bright, active
dog of medium size with an intelligent expression, showing power without
lumber, and raciness without weediness.
Characteristics *** Generously endowed with natural gundog ability, optimism and friendliness demonstrated by enthusiastic tail action. Temperament *** Confident and very kindly.
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| Head
and Skull *** Head long and
nicely mouleded. Skull flat and moderately broad with a slight stop
between eyes, in no way accentuated, avoiding a down or dish-faced
appearance.Nose of a good size, with open nostrils. Jaws long and
strong, capable of carring a hare or pheasant.
Eyes *** Medium size, dark brown or hazel, with a very intelligent expression ( a round prominent eye highly undesirable). Not obliquely placed. Ears *** Small and very nice well set on, close to side of head.
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| Mouth
*** Jaws strong with a perfect,
regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping
lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Theet sound and strong.
Neck *** Head well set in neck, the latter reasonably long and free from throatiness, symmetrically set and obliquely placed in shoulders, running well int the back to allow for easy seeking of trail. ForeQuarters *** Chest deep and fairly broad, with well definred brisket, on which elbows should move cleanly and evenly. Forelegs straight, with bone of very good quality throughout.
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| Body
*** Foreribs fairly flat.
Body well ribbed up, showing a gradual spring and well arched in centre
but rather lighter towards quarters. Lion short and square. Open
couplings highly undesirable.
HindQuarters *** Muscular. Moderate bend of stifle and hock, later well let down. Should stand true all round. Cowhocks highly undesirable. Feet *** Round and strong with toes close and well arched. Soles thick and strong.
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| Tail
*** Short, straight and well set
on, gaily carried, but never much above level of back.
Gait and Movement *** Free and flowing, straight and true as seen from front and rear. Coat *** Dense, of fine to medium texture and good quality, as flat as possible. Legs and tail well feathered. Full furnishings on maturity complete the elegance of a very good dog.
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| Colour
*** Black or liver only.
Size *** Preferred height: dogs: 58-61 cms { 23-24 ins }; bitches: 56-59 cms {22-23 ins}. Preferred weight in hard condition: dogs: 25-35 kgs (60-80 Ibs); bitches; 25-34 kgs { 55-70 Ibs}.
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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. Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrtum.
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