Libro Razas Españolas

VIII. Limbs FOREQUARTERS: Shoulders: Moderately short, slightly, slanting, hardly protruding. Upper arm: Straight, parallel, set well apart. Elbows: Standing away from the chest because of width of breast but in no way turned out. Forearm: Well muscled, straight, strong bone structure. Front feet: Strong with thick, close together, lightly rounded toes. Pads slightly pigmented. HINDQUARTERS: Muscles broader than in forequarters. Upper thigh: Broad, naturally angulated. Hock: Short, straight, strong. Dewclaws not desired. Hind feet: Strong with thick toes which are longer than those of front feet but altogether oval in shape. Pigmented pads preferred. IX. Gait / Movement The typical movement of this breed is the trot. X. Skin Rather thick. Close fitting to body except on neck, where a slight dewlap may occur. XI. Coat Hair: Short and rough to the touch. Colour: Brindle, fawn and black, preference in this order. In brindle dogs, dark tones are preferred, in fawn, the deeper shade is preferred. White patches are permitted on front feet, on chest and on muzzle up to a maximum of 30% of the whole coat. A black mask is also permitted. XII. Size and Weight Height at the withers: Males: from 55 to 58 cm, Females: from 52 to 55 cm. Weight: In dogs the weight ranges from 35 to 38 kg. In bitches the weight ranges from 30 to 34 kg. XIII. 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. SERIOUS FAULTS Dogs which are taller at withers than their height at croup. Undershot by more than 1 cm. Scissor or pincer bite. Lack of two premolars. Lack of rose ears, ears which lie flat, close to cheeks. Ears set on erect, even if the back third is the shape of a rose ear. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 132