Libro Razas Españolas

Abdomen: Seen from profile, the thorax shows a line rising to the abdomen. The belly must be tucked up, never whippety. VIII. Tail Set at medium height, thick at the root tapering to the tip. Length until the hock. In repose, it can be hanging or with the shape of a very opened hook; in action, it rises a bit arched to the loin without curling. The hair can be thicker than in the rest of the body, without forming fringes. IX. Limbs FOREQUARTERS: General Appearance: Long, straight and vertical, seen from front and from profile. Strong bones and well developed. Back: Long, wide and oblique. Strong and long musculature. The angle of the scapular-humeral angle is about 100 degrees. Arms: Long and strong humerus, provided with a well developed musculature. It must be parallel to the middle plane of the body. Elbows: Parallel to middle plane of the body, not very closed to the thorax. Forearms: Long, straight, seen from front and from profile. Strong bones and marked musculature. Carpus: Short and strong. Metacarpus (Pasterns): Long and strong. They must be fairly angulated, never vertical. Feet: Wide, typically coarse, with strong and thick pads, arched toes, firm and slightly separated. Short and strong nails. Neither the cat feet nor the hare feet are desirable. HINDQUARTERS: General Appearance: Strong, long and well developed musculature but not exaggerated. Vertical and right angulated. Thighs: Long and well defined musculature. Knees: Parallel, the angle formed with the thighbone and the shinbone is about 120 degrees. Legs: Long, strong bones and musculature. Strong and visible tendons. Hocks: High, its medium height is equivalent to a 30% of the height at withers. The tibio-tarsus articulation forms an angle of about 130 degrees. Metatarsus (Rear pastern): Long and strong, perfectly vertical. Slightly thinner than the metacarpus. Without spurs. Hind feet: Similar shape to the forefeet, but a bit smaller. X. Gait / Movement On the gait, the weight falls upon the forequarters, giving the aspect of a rhythmic movement, similar to that of the big felines. The head is carried low. The trot is large and long, similar to the gait. The gallop is fast and elastic with big extensions and flexions of the trunk. Very quick and resistant. In the judgements, the gait and the trot will be valued. XI. Skin Thick, close to the body but a bit elastic, being looser in the neck and head. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 161