Libro Razas Españolas

XII. 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. Slight faults Nasal bridge slightly convex (Roman nose) without exaggeration. Absence of some premolar. Pincer bite. Conjunctiva (haw) very slightly visible. Lips and dewlap, without being excessive, very pronounced. Upper line not very solid. Front and rear pasterns and feet weak without exaggeration. Scars, wounds and abrasions of skin resulting from hunting work. Important faults Light general appearance, frail or excessively heavy, and lethargic. Craneo-facial axes parallel. Head small, not in balance with the body. Narrow skull. Pointed muzzle. Absence of various premolars or canines, not due to traumatism. Very pronounced entropion or ectropion; light eyes. Ears too long and too low set. Flews or dewlap exaggerated. Sway back. Height at the croup noticeably superior to the height at withers. Incorrect limbs, weak, not vertical. Loose elbows. Cow hocks. Coat wavy or too long. Unbalanced temperament. Eliminating faults Aggressive or overly shy. Cranio-facial axes clearly convergent. Partial or total depigmentation of the nose. Split nose or black nose. Undershot mouth of any degree. Excessively overshot mouth. Albinism (coat and mucous membranes). 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 276