Libro Razas Españolas

V. Neck Medium length and should be the shape of a blunt cone. Strong, not very long. VI. Body Moderately arched and deep rib cage. Wither: Long and scantly pronounced that extends over a straight, long and widely developed back. Back: Strong, oblique and marked outline. Loin: Straight, medium and steady, even in movement. Croup: Strong, long and wide. Very muscled. The angulation fluctuates between 15 and 30º. Chest: Medium width. Deep, high up to the elbow. Abdomen: Considerably tucked up. VII. Tail Medium set with the hair longer than the hock joint. VIII. Limbs Forequarters General Appearance: Strong, dry and vertical. Shoulders: Marked and strongly developed. Arms: Long, strong and with a slope of 45º, the length similar to that of the forearm. Elbows: Parallel and very closed to the body. Coinciding or over the line of the sternum. Forearms: Good osseous development. Carpus (Carpal joint): Good development and strength. Metacarpus (Pastern): Well proportioned. Feet: Oval, strong, with hard and resistant pads. Hindquarters General Appearance: Strong, perfectly parallel seen from behind and marked angulations. Thighs: Long, strong, too dry muscles, powerful and an angulation of 45º. Knees: Very developed, powerful, marked and angulations of around 120º. Legs: Strong, dry muscles and with very marked tendons. Hock Joints: Parallel and strong. Metatarsus: Powerful, vertical to the ground and medium length. Feet: Strong and oval. With one or two dewclaws in each hindquarter or without them. IX. Gait / Movement The typical gait is trot. X. Coat Slightly thick, without any flaccidity. Close to the body and the head. XI. Hair Moderately long, soft texture. Smooth and short hair. On the face, the hair is smooth and very short, as well as in the front part of the limbs, with plume on the back part of them. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 77