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The Welsh Springer: Character

 

SKULL--Fairly long and fairly broad, slightly rounded with a stop at the eyes.

JAWS--Medium length, straight, fairly square, the nostrils well developed, and flesh coloured or dark. A short, chubby head is objectionable.

EYES--Hazel or dark, medium size, not prominent, not sunken, nor showing haw.

EARS--Comparatively small and gradually narrowing towards the tip, covered with feather not longer than the ear, set moderately low and hanging close to the cheeks.

NECK--Strong, muscular, clean in throat.

SHOULDERS--Long and sloping.

FORE-LEGS--Medium length, straight, good bone, moderately feathered.

BODY--Strong, fairly deep, not long, well-sprung ribs. Length of body should be proportionate to length of leg.

LOIN--Muscular and strong, slightly arched, well coupled up and knit together.

HIND-QUARTERS AND HIND-LEGS--Strong; hocks well let down; stifles moderately bent (not twisted in or out), not feathered below the hock on the leg.

FEET--Round, with thick pads.

STERN--Low, never carried above the level of the back, feathered, and with a lively motion.

COAT--Straight or flat, and thick.

COLOUR--Red or orange and white.

GENERAL APPEARANCE--Symmetrical, compact, strong, merry, active, not stilty, built for endurance and activity, and about 28 lb. and upwards in weight, but not exceeding 45 lb.

 

 

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