Libro Razas Españolas

Profile of the muzzle arched, but without excess. Pincer bite. Absence of one premolar. Loose eyelids to the point of uncovering a bit of conjunctiva. Weakness in the dorsal-lumbar line and swaying at the walk. Loin too elevated, which, although permitted, must never be exaggerated. SEVERE FAULTS: Frail appearance. Muzzle too pointed or blunt. Moderately overshot mouth; absence of canines or premolars not due to traumatisms. Entropion or ectropion. Cropped ears. Saddle back. Height at the croup much more than the height at the withers. Thoracic perimeter insufficient. Tail carried too high or resting on the croup; docked tail. Incorrect position of the legs; weak or crooked legs. Out at the elbows, at the walk or when standing. Cow-hocked. Lateral movements of the legs when walking. Wavy coat, hard or semi-long. Depigmentation. Unbalanced temperament, excessively timid, nervous or aggressive. ELIMINATING FAULTS: Aggressive or overly shy. Length of the body equal or below that of the height at withers. Split nose. Excessively overshot mouth; undershot bite in any degree. Hair hard and long; woolly coat which indicates cross-breeding. Tri-coloured dogs or with tan markings on the muzzle and the legs. 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. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 262