Neck

Question 1

Upper profile moderately arched. Its length is not more than eight tenths of the length of the head, which means that the neck is always shorter than the head. It is thick, very strong, muscular and always without dewlap; covered with long and dense hair forming a collar, particularly obvious in males.

Answer 1

Maremma Sheepdog

Question 2

Medium length, lean without loose skin, moderately arched.

Answer 2

Norwegian Buhund

Question 3

The neck should be fairly long, arched gracefully, and well coated with hair.

Answer 3

Old English Sheepdog

Question 4

Set at an angle of 45 degrees to horizontal; of medium length, tight skinned and muscular. When fully coated, neck appears to merge with body.

Answer 4

Puli

Question 5

Muscular, well arched, of sufficient length to carry head proudly.

Answer 5

Shetland Sheepdog

Question 6

Long, strongly muscled with good reach.

Answer 6

Swedish Vallhund

Question 7

Muscular, well developed, in proportion to dog’s build, fitting into well sloping shoulders.

Answer 7

Welsh Corgi Cardigan

Question 8

Fairly long.

Answer 8

Welsh Corgi Pembroke

Question 9

Moderately long and well muscled, with harmonious set-on to the body, without dewlap; the elegantly arched neckline runs in a continuous line from the moderately high carried head to the withers.

Answer 9

White Swiss Shepherd Dog