| 1990 |
1932 (slightly out of order to compare) Original |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
Chest and Ribs - Chest should be deep and strong,
but not too broad. The ribs should be well arched and deep. |
| 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 length. |
The back should be straight,
not too long, and strongly developed. |
| The loin is taut and lean, narrower than the rib cage, and
with a slight tuck-up. |
The loin should be slightly arched, and especially well
muscled. |
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The croup slopes away from the spine at an angle, but never so steeply
as to restrict the rearward thrust of the hind legs.
Faults-Weak or slack back; roached back; sloping topline. |
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