Illustrated Standard
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck medium in length, arched and carried proudly erect when dog is standing. When moving at a trot, the neck is extended so that the head is carried slightly forward.
Faults-Neck too short and thick; neck too long.
Chest deep and strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point being just behind and level with the elbows. The ribs are well sprung from the spine but flattened on the sides to allow for freedom of action.
Faults - Chest too broad; "barrel ribs"; ribs too flat or weak.
Back-The back is straight and strong, with a level topline from withers to croup. It is of medium length, neither cobby nor slack from excessive Page 2 of 3 length. The loin is taut and lean, narrower than the rib cage, and with a slight tuck-up. The croup slopes away from the spine at an angle, but never so steeply as to restrict the rearward thrust of the hind legs.
“The back is straight and strong, with a level topline from withers to croup.”
Faults - Weak or slack back; roached back; sloping topline.
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