Libro Razas Españolas

Basque Shepherd Dog (Euskal Artzain Txakurra) (variety Gorbeikoa or from Gorbea) R.S.C.E. Standard Nº: 403 (Not Accepted F.C.I.) Origin: Spain Utilization: Herding Classification R.S.C.E.: Group 1º, Section 1º - Shepherds; With working trial. I. General Appearence Balanced and elongated harmonious shape. Widely developed trunk and elongated appearance, fire-red coat, known as “rojillo” with frequent darkening on the muzzle. II. Important Proportions The relation between the height and length is close to 1/1,1 in both sexes. In females the relation skull/face is 1/1,3 and in males, 1/1,6. III. Temperament/Behaviour Typical aptitude to herding, sure of themselves, sociable and balanced temperament. IV. Head Subconvex cranial profile with evenly vaulted on the whole frontal. Light with regard to the trunk. Shaped like a pyramid and coinciding cranio-facial lines. Scant sexual dimorphism. Very short hair. Frequent presence of three moles, one close to each of the corners of the lips and the third in the central part of the jaw. Very frequently there are two moles more located on the upper part of the face or behind the other two. The moles have black hairs longer than the rest on the head. Frequency of a dark colour “rabillo del ojo” (corner of the eye) that goes from the external angle of the eye to the base of the ear. CRANIAL REGION: Long and wide. Marked occipital protuberance. Softly marked superciliary ridges and little appreciable sockets. FACIAL REGION: Straight upper profile. Frequently, there is a slight rise close to the nose. Nose: Straight with black tip. Muzzle: Long and thin, with frequent pigmentations. Stop: Soft. Lips: They cover the lower jaw properly, without flaccidity. Jaws / Teeth: Strong, complete, orthognathous. Eyes: Medium and almond shape, Brown or amber. Ears: Medium, fallen although in some dogs, they are accepted if semifolded. Back implantation and in the same line of the corner of the eye (“rabillo del ojo”). Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 76