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Likko`s
Doxey (Picture by Tommy Sætre)
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ENGLISH
POINTER
General
Appearance
Symmetrical and well built all over, general outline a series of graceful
curves. A strong but lissom appearance.
Characteristics
Aristocratic. Alert with appearance of strength, endurance and speed.
Temperament
Kind, even disposition.
Head and Skull
Skull of medium breadth, in proportion to length of foreface, stop
well defined, pronounced occipital bone. Nose and eye rims dark, but
may be lighter in the case of a lemon and white coloured dog. Nostrils
wide, soft and moist. Muzzle somewhat concave, ending on level with
nostrils, giving a slightly dish-faced appearance. Slight depression
under eyes, cheek bones not prominent, well developed soft lip.
Eyes
Same distance from occiput as from nostrils, bright and kindly in
expression. Either hazel or brown according to colour of coat. Neither
bold nor staring, not looking down the nose.
Ears
Leathers thin, set on fairly high, lying close to head, of medium
length, slightly pointed at tips.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e.
upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the
jaws.
Neck
Long, muscular, slightly arched, springing cleanly from shoulders
and free from throatiness.
Forequarters
Shoulders long, sloping and well laid back. Chest just wide enough
for plenty of heart room. Brisket well let down, to level with elbows.
Forelegs straight and firm, with good oval bone, with back sinews
strong and visible. Knee joint flat with front leg and protruding
very little on inside. Pasterns lengthy, strong and resilient. Slightly
sloping.
Body
Well sprung ribs carried well back gradually falling away at strong
muscular and slightly arched loins. Short-coupled. Haunch bones well
spaced and prominent, not above level of back.
Hindquarters
Very muscular. Well turned stifles. Good expanse of first and second
thigh. Hocks well let down.
Feet
Oval, well knit, arched toes, well cushioned.
Tail
Medium length, thick at root, tapering gradually to a point. Well
covered with close hair, carried on a level with back, with no upward
curl. In movement, tail should lash from side to side.
Gait/Movement
Smooth, covering plenty of ground. Driving hind action, elbows neither
in nor out. Definitely not a hackney action.
Coat
Fine, short, hard and evenly distributed, perfectly smooth and straight
with decided sheen.
Colour
Usual colours are lemon and white, orange and white, liver and white,
and black and white. Self colours and tricolours are also correct.
Size
Desirable heights at withers: dogs: 63-69 cms (25-27 ins); bitches:
61-66 cms (24-26 ins).
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 and its effect upon the health
and welfare of the dog.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum.
Last Updated - March 1994
Rakkelskogen`s A-Ullin
(Picture by Tommy Sætre)
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GERMAN LONGHAIRED
POINTER
General
Appearance
Medium sized, noble and elegant, powerfully built with overall impression
of an energetic, well balanced dog.
Characteristics
Dual purpose Pointer/Retriever, very keen nose, determined hunter and
game-finder; equally good on land and in water.
Temperament
Calm, even tempered. Alert, biddable and very loyal.
Head and Skull
Aristocratic appearance, muzzle and skull of equal length. Top of head
slightly rounded; medium width nasal bone, showing slight arch in profile
and rising gently to forehead with no pronounced stop. The foreface
should be of proportionate length to the skull, fairly broad and deep
without being coarse, well chiselled below the eyes. Flews fairly deep,
but not pendulous or exaggerated. Jaws strong. Nose brown, but slightly
flecked markings permissible. Head hair considerably shorter than body.
Eyes
Brown, as dark as possible, of medium size slightly oval shaped, neither
deep set nor protruding. Tight eyelids, no visible haw.
Ears
Broad and set close to and quite high on head. Turning slightly forward
and leathers reaching to a point half way between corner of mouth and
nose. Turning out on the bottom edge; well feathered on the outside
with longer hair. Slightly wavy feathering should reach beyond tip of
nose. Lower half of inside of leathers covered in hair. Ear leathers
twice as long as broad.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper
teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Full,
strong dentition desirable.
Neck
Moderate length, muscular and slightly arched, without dewlap; joining
the shoulders and chest smoothly.
Forequarters
Shoulders sloping and muscular with top of shoulder blades close; upper
arm long. Elbows set close to body, turning neither outwards nor inwards.
Forelegs straight and well feathered, sufficiently muscular and strong
but not coarse-boned. Pasterns slightly sloping.
Body
Well developed sternum, visible when viewed from side. Broad, deep ribcage,
reaching at least to elbows. Back straight, firm and moderate in length.
Very muscular around loins.
Hindquarters
Long croup, slightly sloping. Stifles well bent. Hind legs straight
when viewed from rear. Pasterns nearly upright.
Feet
Well arched, compact, close knit, round to oval shaped with strong nails
and pads; turning neither in nor out. Tufts of dense short hair between
toes.
Tail
Well feathered, slightly scimitar shaped, moderately long, not reaching
below hocks. Strong at root, becoming gradually thinner. Carried horizontally
or just below line of back. Docking of tip of tail optional.
Gait/Movement
Free, long-striding, stylish and graceful, with good forward reach and
powerful drive from hindquarters.
Coat
Correct coat very important. On back and sides of body, about 3-5cms
long (1-2 ins), close fitting and with good undercoat. On throat, chest
and stomach, coat may be longer. Body hair sleek and close lying, smooth
or slightly wavy. Back of front legs and hind legs to hock joint, well
feathered; below hocks significantly shorter.
Colour
Solid brown: white markings permissible especially on chest and feet.
Dark brown roan: with varying sized brown patches, brown head with blaze
or star. White, ticked: with varying sized brown patches, brown head
with blaze or star. Trout-coloured roan: numerous small brown patches
on white ground, brown head with blaze or star. Brown & White: either
clear, or with large brown patches (e.g. saddle) and very few small
patches; brown head with blaze or star.
Size
Height: Dogs - Minimum height at withers 60 cms (24 ins), maximum 70
cms (28 ins). (Ideal height 63-66 cms (25-26 ins)). Bitches - Minimum
height at withers 58 cms (23 ins), maximum 66 cms (26 ins). (Ideal height
60-62 cms (24-24½ ins). Weight: Approx. 30kgs (66lbs).
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 and its effect upon the health and
welfare of the dog.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum.
Last Updated - July 2001
The breed standards
are found at www.thekennelclub.org.uk
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