Libro Razas Españolas

Leathers: Large and hanging, of triangular shape. Set at eye level. At rest, they hang gracefully in corkscrew. Without being drawn forward they must meet the corner of the lips but not the nose. Soft and limp to the touch, with fine skin and hair, distinct plexus of veins. When the dog is attentive, the ear set is higher and the line of the set-on flatter. Palate: With pink mucous membranes and well marked ridges. IV. Neck Strong and powerful; broad at the beginning, widening slightly towards the body. Upper line slightly arched. Underline with a well defined double dewlap starting from both corners of the lips, without being too much exaggerated. V. Body General appearance: Square, strong and robust with powerful chest and thorax, giving the impression of power and agility. Withers: Well defined. Topline: Straight, horizontal or preferably with a slight slope down from the withers. Never a sway back. Without rocking or rolling when on the move. Back: Powerful and muscular. Loin: Of medium length, broad and muscular, giving the impression of power. Croup: Broad and solid. Its inclination in relation to the topline, or also to the ground, should be inferior to 45°. Height at the croup equal or slightly less than the height at the withers. Chest: Broad, deep, reaching elbow level, muscular and powerful. Point of sternum quite prominent. Ribs well developed, round, not flat, rib spaces well marked and getting wider towards the floating ribs. The thoracic perimeter must be equal to the height at the withers increased by a quarter of the height at the withers. Belly/Flanks: Belly moderately tucked up towards the genitals. Flanks deep and well defined. VI. Tail Thick at the root, set at medium height. Is docked to one third or to the half of its length. VII. Limbs FOREQUARTERS View of the ensemble: Limbs vertical, straight and parallel. Solid bone structure. Short pasterns with well developed feet. Shoulders: Moderately oblique, muscled. The shoulder blade must have about the same length as the upper arm. Upper arm: Strong and well muscled. Its length should be 2/3 of that of the forearm. Elbows: Close to the body. Forearm: Of strong bone structure with well defined tendons. Straight, vertical. Its length is double that of the total length from the pastern joint (carpus) to the ground. Pastern (Metacarpus): Very slightly oblique in profile, practically in the prolongation of the forearm. Solid bone structure. Feet: Cat feet, strong tight toes, well knuckled-up. Dark nails. Pads hard, very broad and resistant. Interdigital membrane moderately developed. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 274