(ORIGIN : GREAT BRITAIN) CLASSIFICATION: GROUP 3 Terriers Section 2  Small–sized Terriers. Without working trial.

FCI

UNITED STATES

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.

That of an active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built, standing well forward on its forelegs, deep in the ribs, well coupled with strong hindquarters and presenting a well-proportioned build with a medium length of back, having a hard, weather-resisting coat; head shorter and wider than any other terrier and well furnished with hair, giving a general foxy expression.

HEAD

Small, but in proportion to body. Well furnished.

  

Skull:Broad; a decided indentation between the eyes with a definite stop.

Skull:Broad in proportion to the length with a decided stop and well furnished with hair on the top of the head, which may be somewhat softer than the body.

Facial Region

Nose: Black.

Muzzle: Powerful

Jaw/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 to closely set nor heavily coated.

 

Nose: Black.

Muzzle:Strong but not too long or heavy.

Teeth:Large, mouth neither overshot nor undershot.

Eyes:Set wide apart, rather sunken, with shaggy eyebrows, medium in size, hazel or dark hazel in color, depending on body color, with a keen terrier expression

Ears: Small, pointed, well carried erectly, set wide apart on the side of the head. Free from long hairs.

NECK

Well set on, not short

 

BODY

Back: Level, medium length.

Loin: Strong, supple

Chest: Well sprung deep ribs

Well muscled, strong, active body with well-sprung, deep ribs, coupled to strong hindquarters, with a level back of medium length, giving an impression of strength and activity without heaviness.

TAIL

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

Tail in proportion to head, well furnished with hair but not feathery. Carried gaily but must not curl over back. Set on at back level.

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.

Shoulders, Legs and Feet: A sloping shoulder, medium length of leg, good but not too heavy bone; forelegs should not be out at elbows, and be perfectly straight, but forefeet may be slightly turned out. Forefeet larger than hind feet. Legs must be covered with hard hair. Pads should be thick and strong and dog should stand well up on its feet.

MOVEMENT

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

 

Condition: Dogs should be shown in good hard flesh, well muscled and neither too fat or thin. Should be in full good coat with plenty of head furnishings, be clean, combed, brushed and tidied up on the ears, tail, feet and general outline. Should move freely and easily on a loose lead, should not cringe on being handled, should stand up on there toes and show with marked terrier characteristics.

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.

Hard and weather-resistant. Must be be double-coated with profuse harsh outer coat and short, soft, close furry undercoat.

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.

May be of any color except white. Dark ears, muzzle and tail tip are desirable.

 

 

SIZE AND WEIGHT

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

Ideal Size involves the weight, the height at the withers and the length of body. Weight for bitches, thirteen pounds; for dogs, fourteen pounds. Height a the withers, bitches nine and a half inches; dogs, ten inches. Length of body from fourteen and  a quarter to fifteen inches from the front of the chest to back of hindquarters. The dog must be of balanced proportions and appear neither leggy nor too low to ground; and neither too short nor too long in body. Weight and measurements are for mature dogs at two years of age. Older dogs may weigh slightly in excess and growing dogs may be under these weights and measurements.

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.

 

  • Skull: Too narrow in skull.

  • Muzzle: Too long and heavy a foreface; mouth overshot or undershot.

  • Eyes: Too large, prominent, yellow and ringed are all objectionable.

  • Ears: Too large, round at points, set too close together, set too high on the head; heavily covered with hair.

  • Legs and Feet: Too light or too heavy bone. Crooked forelegs or out at the elbow. Thin ferrety feet; feet let down on the heel or to open and spread.    Too high or too low on the leg.

  • Body: Too short back and compact a body, hampering quickness of movement and turning ability. Too long, weedy and snaky a body, giving an impression of weakness. Tail set too low. Back not level.

  • Coat: Open coats, blousy coats, too short or dead coats, lack of sufficient undercoat, lack of head furnishings, lack of hard hair on the legs. Silkiness or curliness. A slight wave permissible.

  • Nose: Flesh or light-colored nose

  • Color: White on chest, feet or other parts of body.
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