Libro Razas Españolas

Stop: In gentle slope, only very slightly accentuated. FACIAL REGION Nose: Small, moist with black mucous membrane. Muzzle: Long, of sub-convex profile, with a narrow, slightly arched nasal bridge towards the nose. Lips: Very lean. The upper lip just covers the lower lip. The lower lip does not show a marked corner of the lips. Fine, tight, with dark mucous membranes. Jaws / Teeth: Teeth strong, white and sound. Scissor bite. Canines very developed. All premolars present. Eyes: Small, oblique, almond shaped; preferably dark, of hazel colour. Calm expression, soft and reserved. Eyelids: Fine skin and dark mucous membrane. Fitting very closely on the eye. Ears: Broad at the base, triangular, fleshy in their first third part and finer and thinner towards the tip which will be rounded. Set-on high. When the dog is attentive, they are semi-pricked in their first third with the tips folded, in lateral direction. At rest, they are in “rose type”; close to the skull. When pulled forward they reach very close to the corner of the lips. Palate: Of the colour of the mucous membranes with strongly marked ridges. VI. Neck Long, oval in cross-section, flat, slim, strong and supple. Narrow in its cranial part, widening slightly towards the trunk. Upper profile slightly concave. Lower line almost straight with a slight central convexity. VII. Body View of the ensemble: Rectangular, strong and supple, giving a look of robustness, agility and endurance. Thoracic cage amply developed; belly well drawn up. Dorsal-lumbar line: With a slight concavity of the back and a convexity of the loin. Without abrupt breaks and without oscillation when moving, giving the impression of great elasticity. Withers: Slightly marked. Back: Straight, long and well defined. Loin: Long, strong; not very broad and with an arched upper line; with a compact and long musculature, giving an impression of elasticity and vigour. The height of the loin in its central part may exceed the height at the withers. Croup: Long, powerful and slanting. Its slope to the horizontal exceeds 45°. Chest: Powerful though not very broad; deep, without reaching the elbow and very long in its extension up to the floating ribs. Point of sternum marked. Ribs: Ribs flat with wide intercostal spaces. The ribs must be really visible and marked. The thoracic perimeter is slightly superior to the height at the withers. Belly and Flanks: Belly abruptly tucked up behind the sternum; whippety. Flanks short, lean and well developed. VIII. Tail Strong at its root and low set, lengthens between the legs remaining in contact with them. Tapering progressively ending in a very fine point. It is supple and very long; reaching well beyond the hock. At rest, falls in a sickle with a pronounced hook at the end and inclined laterally. Brought back between the legs with a terminal hook almost touching the ground in front of the hind legs, it realises one of the most typical aspects of the breed. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 313