Jet black markings well-broken up on a pearly white ground with rich tan markings over the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears and on underside of tail. The lozenge is a unique and highly desirable, though not essential, characteristic of the Blenheim. The ears must be red and the color evenly spaced on the head, with a wide white blaze between the ears, in the center of which is the much valued lozenge (diamond), or "Blenheim Spot". Rich chestnut markings well broken up on a pearly white ground. The following colors are the only ones acceptable: The weedy specimen is as much to be penalized as the oversized one. These are ideal heights and weights slight variations are permissible, and a dog should be penalized only in comparison with one of equal general appearance, type and quality. Height 12 to 13 inches at the withers weight, proportionate to height, between 13 and 18 pounds. However, it is permissible, and often desirable, to remove the hair growing between the pads on the underside of the foot. Trimming: NO trimming of the dog is permitted. Feathering on ears, legs and tail should be long, and the feathering on the feet is a feature of the breed. Long and silky and very soft to the touch free from curl, though a slight wave is permissible. If docked, the tail must not be cut too short two-thirds is the absolute minimum to be left on the body, and the tails of broken-colored dogs should always be docked to leave a white tip. Tail should be in constant characteristic motion when dog is in action.ĭocking: Docking is optional, but whether or not the tail is docked, it must balance the body. Set so as to be carried level with the back. Faults: loose elbows, crooked legs stifles turned in or out cow hocks stilted action weak pasterns open feet. Pasterns strong and feet compact with well-cushioned pads. The hind legs viewed from the rear, should parallel each other from hock to heel. Hind legs moderately muscled stifles well-turned hocks well let down. Slightly less body at the flank than at the last rib, but with no tucked-up appearance.įorelegs straight and well under the dog, bone moderate, elbows close to the sides. Back level, leading into strong, muscular hind quarters. Chest moderately deep, leaving ample heart room. Short-coupled with ribs well sprung but not barrelled. Sloping back gently with moderate angulation, to give the characteristic look of top class and presence Set smoothly into nicely sloping shoulders. Leather long, with plenty of silky feathering, and wide enough so that when the dog is alert, the ears fan slightly forward to frame the face.įairly long, without throatiness, well enough muscled to form a slight arch at the crest. Set high, but not close, on top of the head. Faults: weak or crooked teeth crooked jaws. Undershot mouths are greatly to be discouraged it should be emphasized, however, that a slightly undershot bite in an otherwise well-balanced head with the correct sweet expression should not be penalized in favor of a level mouth with a plain or hard expression. Strong and even, preferably meeting in a scissors bite, although a level bite is permitted. patches of pink pigment showing through hair on muzzle. Well tapered mouth level lips well covering. Putty, or "dudley" noses, and white patches on the nose are serious faults, as are small, pinched nostrils. Nostrils should be well developed and the pigment uniformly black. There should be a shallow stop, and the length from base of stop to tip of nose should be at least 1-1/2 inches. Faults: Small, almond-shaped, prominent, or light eyes white surrounding the ring. There should be slight cushioning under the eyes, which contributes much to the sweet, gentle expression characteristic of the breed. Large, round and set well apart color a warm, very dark brown, giving a lustrous, limpid look. The skull is slightly rounded, but without a dome or peak it should appear flat because of the high placement of the ears. An active, graceful, well-balanced dog, very gay and free in action fearless and sporting in character, yet at the same time gentle and affectionate.
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