Sporting group Flashcards
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What size is a brittany (weight and height)?
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height : 17.5 to 20.5 : weight 30 to 40 lbs
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What is the history of the Brittany?
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Named after a French province. First accurate records occur in 17th century paintings and tapestries. First written record in 1850. introduced into the US in 1931 accepted into the AKC in 1934
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What are the proportions of the brittany?
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Height = length
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Brittany Head ( eyes, ears, skull, muzzle, lips)
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EYES: dark, well set in head and protected by expressive eyebrows
EARS: set high, small and triangular. They lie flat and reach halfway down muzzle
SKULL: med. length, rounded, wedge shaped. Not quite as wide as long
MUZZLE: med. about 2/3 the length of head,
NOSE: well open and never black
LIPS: dry, overlapping and tight
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Brittany body ( neck, topline,back,flank, tail)
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NECK: med. length free from throatiness TOPLINE: slight slope from shoulders to root of tail BACK:short and straight FLANK:rounded TAIL: tailess
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Brittany coat (texture and color)
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TEXTURE: dense and flat
COLOR: orange and white or liver and white
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What has the Pointer done throughout history?
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the first dog to stand game. Before wingshooting he was used to stand hare at which point the greyhounds coursed. By 1710 when guns were more common he became a go to gun dog
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What dogs are considered part of the pointers ancestry?
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bloodhound, foxhound, greyhound and “setting spaniel”
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What size (height and weight) is the pointer dog: bitch:
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dog: 25 to 28 inches (55 to 75 lbs)
bitch: 23 to 26 inches (45 to 65 lbs)
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Pointer head
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length or muzzle =length
pronounced stop
tip of nose is higher than stop
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Pointer colors
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liver, lemon, blak or orange. solid or combined with white
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Pointer tail
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Thicker at root
Tapering to tip
no longer than hock
carried straight or at 20 degrees above back
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What other breed characteristics should not be seen in pointers?
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hound or terrier characteristics are not desired
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What traits were emphasized in breeding the German shorthaired pointer?
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obedience, nose and stylish hunting
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What dogs are included in the GSPs ancestry?
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old spanish pointer
english fox hound
various german tracking hounds
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What are the size and weight of the GSP?
dogs:
bitches:
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dogs: 23 to 25 inches (55 to 70 lbs)
biches: 21 to 23 inches (45 to 60 lbs)
deviation in height 1 inch above or below is severely penalized
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What eye types disqualify a GSPs
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GSP should not have: yellow eyes, china eyes
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What coat and what colors are the GSP?
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coat: short and thick, feels tough to hand
colors: solid liver, liver and white, liver and white ticked, or liver patched and white ticked or liver roan
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What disqualifies a GSP?
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Yellow eyes china eyes (wall eyes) flesh colored nose overshot or undershot bite any area of coat that is: black, red, orange, lemon or tan or a solid white dog
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What was the German Wired Hair Pointer breed for?
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He was bred as an all purpose hunting dog. A retrieving pointer
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What are the distinguishing features of the German Wire haired pointer?
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Facial furnishings, a weather resistant coat, a tail docked to 2/5 ths its length
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What are the qualities of the German Wired haired pointers’ coat?
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weather resistant and water repellant. Undercoat is dense in winter and thin in summer. Outer coat is flat lying, wiry, and 1 to 2 inches long. Coat length must not hide outline of dog
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what is the german word for German Wired hair pointer?
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Deutch-drahthaar
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What is the history of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
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one of the few american created breeds
in 1807 a british ship “the canton” crashed off coast of Maryland. There were two newfounland dogs in the cargo: a red dog “sailor” and a black bitch. They were taken up the eastern shore where they were used to improve local duck hunting dogs. Yellow and tan hound outcrosses helped fix the sedge color. Outcrosses with the irish setter helped with coat and water zeal
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What are the distinctive features of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
clear amber eyes
| oily double coat that waves over the back, shoulders, neck and loins
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What is the size of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
height and weight
dog:
bitch:
dog: 23 to 26 inches (65 to 80 lbs)
bitch: 21 to 24 inches (55 to 70 lbs)
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What were the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers bred to do?
work on both land and in the water.
| Retrieve duck from the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay
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Describe the Chesapeake Bay Retriever:
| proportions, head, body/topline, forequarters and hindquarters
Proportions: slightly longer than tall (depth of body should reach elbows; distance from shoulders to elbows should be equal to distance from elbow to the ground
Head: ears set high, skull med. round with med. stop, nose is short, thin lips scissors bite
Body/Topline: hindquarters are level with or slightly higher than shoulders. barreled rib cage and deep tuck up, med tail
Forquarters: well webbed hare feet with well rounded close toes
Hindquarters: strong, no dew claws
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What texture, characteristics and color should the coat of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever be?
fine, dense wooly undercoat. Harsh oily outercoat that waves slightly over the shoulders, loin, back and neck. Resists water like a duck. Never over 1.5 inches Solid colors of: sedge(red), brown, dead grass, ash and varying shades of blond.
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What are the disqualifications for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
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undershot or overshot bite
feathering over 1.75 inches
curly coat
any black coat
any white coat other than a small white marking of chest, belly, toes or back of feet
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What is the history of the curly coat retriever?
Developed in England. Considered to be one of the oldest breeds classified as retrievers. Descended from the 16th century english water spaniel, the retrieving setter, irish water spaniel and the small st. John"s Newfoundland. In 1880's crossed with poodles for coat.starting in 1889 used in New Zealand for duck and california quail.
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What are the defining characteristics of the Curly ?
considered more graceful and elegant than other retrievers
| Curly coat
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Describe the coat of the Curly coat retriever
body coat: dense mass of small, tight, crisp curls.
Water resistant and thick enough to protect against weather and cover
Curls extend up the neck to the occiput and down the thigh and back leg at least to the hock
The rest of the coat (forehead, face, front of forelegs and feet) is short smooth and straight
black or liver
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What sort of trimming is permissible on the curly coat retriever?
feathering may be trimmed from ears, belly, backs of forelegs, thighs, pasterns, hocks and feet
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What size is the curly coat retriever?
dogs: (25 to 27 inches)
bitches: (23 to 25 inches)
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Describe the proportion and substance of the Curly coat retriever.
longer than tall
Head: longer than wide wedge; length of foreface equal to back skull; planes of foreface and backskull are parallel, stop shallow
Eyes: almond shape; black or brown in black dogs; brown or amber in liver dogs
Ears: small and set on line slightly above corner of eye
body: well sprung ribs, deep chest, powerful loin and moderate tuck up
Tail: carried straight, never docked, reaching to hock and covered with curls
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What is the history of the flat coated retriever?
Hunting game on the wing gave rise to dog specializing in retrieving. By the early 19th century the retriever proper came into existence in Britain. He was a mix of large Newfoundland, setter,sheepdog and spaniel like water dog. He gain immense popularity but then almost became extinct during the two world wars
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The Flat Coated retriever is said to have
| "power without ______ and raciness without ________"
lumber, weediness
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What are the most notable features of the Flat Coated Retriever?
silhouette, gait, head type, coat and character
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Describe the "one piece head" of the Flat coated retriever
head looks like it is cast in one piece: a flat moderately wide skull in combination with flat clean cheeks and a long deep muzzle that is filled in before, between and beneath eyes. A very slight stop and raised brows
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What combines to create the shape of a blunted off triangle on the flat coated retriever?
Level top line, deep ribcage and a moderate tuck up
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What is the size of the Flat Coated Retriever?
Dog
Bitch
dog (23 to 24.5)
| Bitch (22 to 23.5) Maybe slightly longer than the male to accommodate carrying puppies
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Describe the Flat Coated retriever:
eyes:
Ears:
Bite
Body:
Tail:
Forequarter:
HIndquarter:
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Eyes: almond shape, brown or hazel (not yellow or round)
Ears: small, thickly feathered and well set on
Bite: scissors
Body: level topline, deep moderately broad chest Prominent prow, gradual spring in ribs. croup slopes slightly
Tail: straight, reaching to hock, carried happily but never curled
Forquarter: shoulder blades = upper arm. forelegs are straight with long medium bone. Oval or round feet
Hindquarter: strong and balanced: second thigh + to or slightly more than upper thigh
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Describe the coat of the Flat Coated Retriever
Moderate length, density and fullness. Straight and flat lying. When in full coat the ears, front of check, back of forelegs, thighs and underside of tail are feathered. A mane of longer coat extends over withers. Black or liver
Trimming of tip of tail, ears, feet and underline permissible
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Disqualifications for Flat Coated Retrievers
yellow, cream and any color other than black or liver
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What is the history of the Golden Retriever?
In the 1800s hunting was very popular in England and Scotland. The invention of the breech loading shotgun made retrievers more necessary than ever.
Golden ancestry includes the St. John's Newfounland, wavy coated retriever, tweedwater spaniel and red setter.
Developed in Scotland by Dudley Majoribanks the first lord of tweed mouth. Registered with the AKC in 1925
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What is the size, proportion and substance of the Golden Retriever?
Weight and Height
Head
Eyes
Ears
Nose
bite
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Males:(23 to 24 inches; 65 to 75 lbs)
Females:( 21.5 to 22.5 inches; 55 to 65) deviation of more than and inch disqualifies
Slightly longer than tall: ratio of 12 to 11
Head: broad and rounded, well defined stop, no heaviness in flew. Medium dark eyes with dark rims (no haw) Ears: shot falling close to cheek
Nose: black
Scissors bite
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What is the history of the Labrador Retriever?
Descended from St. John's newfoundland. Imported into England by Earl of Malmesbury. The two dogs that did the most produce the modern lab: Peter of Faskally and Flapper. Registered with AKC in 1917. (in england no Lab can be come a champion with out a working certificate)
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General Appearance of Labrador:
Medium sized, strong dog. Distinguishing characteristics: short dense wether resistant coat, otter tail, clean cut head with broad back skull, powerful jaws and kind eyes. well balanced
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size and proportion for Labs
Dogs: (22.5 to 24.5 inches) (65 to 80 lbs)
Bitches: (21.5 to 23.5) (55 to 70 lbs) any deviation over .5 inch is a disqualification
short coupled: length= height; length from withers to elbow=length from elbow to ground
shown in working condition.
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Describe lab:
Head: skull, lips, nose, ears, eyes
Neck, topline, and body (tail, forequarters. feet, color)
Head: wide, well developed, Skull and fore face are equal, slightly pronounced brow, nose wide (black on black or yellow; brown on chocolate) ears: moderately close to head set below eye level. reach to inside of eye. Eyes: medium set wide
Neck: long enough to retrieve game. moderate arch; top line: strong and level. Body: short coupled, good spring of rib, moderately wide chest, straight underline with little or no tuck up
Tail: very tick at base, tapering to tip, no feathering , no longer than hoc, rounded appearance. forequarters: muscular and balanced.
Feet: compact strong feet.
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What disqualifies a lab
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height deviation over or under .5
pink nose
eye rims without pigment
docking tail
any color other than: yellow, chocolate or black
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What is the history of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
Developed in Nova Scotia in the early 19th century. It was bred to toll duck. Tolling is the way that they lure the ducks so their master can shoot the. They do this by playing, running and jumping along the shore and occasionally disappearing from sight. After the ducks have been shot he retrieves them
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever is the ______ of all of the retrievers
smallest
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How big is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
Males: 18 to 21 inches (19 is ideal)
Bitches: 17 to 20 (18 is ideal)
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Describe the Head of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Overall, eyes, ears, nose, lips and flews,bite.
faults and disqulifications
Clean cut, slightly wedge shaped, with a slightly rounded skull giving the impression of a flat head when ears are alert. Skull is slightly longer that muzzle. Occiput is not prominent.
Eyes: set well apart, slanting and almond shaped (color matches coat or is darker) eye rims are self colored
Ears: set high, triangular and set back on skull. The base is held slightly erect. Length should reach to inner corner of eye. Well feathered on the back of the fold.
Nose: broad, color blends with coat or is black
Lips and flews: tight with no heaviness in flews
(Faults: large round eyes, eye rims or eyes wrong color, dish face, bright pink nose)
(disqualifications: butterfly nose, undershot, wry mouth or overshot by more than 1/8 of an inch)
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Describe the Neck, top line and Body of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Neck: medium and strong
Body: deep in chest
top line: level with a short back, slightly sloped croup (tail follows the slope of croup; is well feathered and reaches at least to the hock)
Forequarter: shoulder blades=upper arm length, parallel front legs
Feet: webbed, oval, with well arched toes and thick pads
Hindquarters: muscular, broad and square; Upper thigh=lower thigh
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Describe the coat of the Toller
water repellent, medium length with a soft dense undercoat, may have a slight wave on the back but otherwise is straight, moderate length feathering
Color: any shade of red with lighter feathering on underside of tail and pantaloon
Markings: white tip of tail, blaze, feet not above pasterns or chest
Trimming: ears, feet and hocks can be trimmed for show but must appear natural
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What are the disqualifications for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
butterfly nose
undershot, wry mouth or overshot by more than 1/8 of an inch
rear dew claws
Black, brown or buff coat
white on the shoulders, ears, back of neck or across the flanks
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What is the history or the English Setter
The English setter is thought to have been used as a bird dog for more than 400 years. He is supposedly a result of the crosses of the : springer spaniels, large water spaniel and the spanish pointer. Credit for the modern setter goes to Edward Lvavarack. In 1825 he obtained Pronto and old Moll from which he produced 4 other setters. In the 1870's R.L. Purcell Llewellin imported several setters to the US. As time past a divide developed in the breed (lavaerack for shows, and Llewellin for field trials)
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What is the general appearance of the English setter?
stylish rugged sporting dog with a blanched gait and purpose
| size: bitches 24, dogs 25
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Describe the head of the English Setter
Long and lean with a well defined stop. when viewed in profile planes of the head are parallel
Skull: oval when viewed from above. Medium width, slightly wider at ears then at brow.
Moderate visible occiput. Skull and muzzle =. muzzle long and square when viewed from side. Flews square and pendant. Nose: is black or brown
Foreface: well chiseled
Bite: scissors
eyes: dark brown, large, and nearly round.(eyelid rims fully pigmented)
ears: well set back and below, moderately long
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Describe the neck and body or the English Setter
Neck: long, lean and graceful and arched at crest
top line: level or sloping slightly downward
forechest: point of the sternum projects pas point of shoulder. Chest deep. Ribs long and gradually springing to the middle and then tapering. Moderate tuck up. Nearly flat croup
Forquarters: well laid back shoulders, shoulders close at tips.
feet: face foreword, closely set toes, well arched
Hindquarter: strong, pelvis equal in length and forming a 90 degree angle with upper leg
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Describe the coat of the English setter
flat without any woolliness or curl
Feathering on: ears, chest, abdomen, underside of thighs, backs of all legs and tail.
Markings: white ground color with intermingling of darker hair resulting in belton markings. Flecked to Roan (flecked preferred)
Color: orange belton, blue belton, tricolored, lemon belton, or liver belton
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What is the history of the Gordon Setter?
This black and tan setter originated in Scotland. He has existed since at least 1620. They gained popularity when taken into the kennels of the fourth duke of Gordon. in 1842 some were imported to the US ( he became popular as a gun dog) With advent of field trials their popularity waned because their hunting style does not depend on speed.
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What is the general appearance of the gordon setter?
Strong short back, with well sprung rigs and a short tail. Well chiseled somewhat large head with an intelligent expression. Clear colors and a straight or slightly wavy coat.
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What is the size of the Gordon Setter?
Males: 24 to 27 inches (55 to 80 lbs)
Bitches: 23 to 26 inces (45 to 70 lbs)
they are generally heavier than other setters for their height.
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Describe the head of the Gordon Setter?
deep rather than broad, oval eyes, dark and well set. Ears are set low, are large, thin well folded and carried close to the head. Skull: nicely rounded, broadest between ears. Below and above eyes are lean with narrow cheeks and a good stop. muzzle fairly long but not pointed. Muzzle length= back skull
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Describe the body of the Gordon Setter
| neck, top line, chest, ribs, croup, tail
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Long lean neck
moderately sloping top line
deep chest and well sprung ribs
Croup nearly flat
tail is short (not reaching to hock; but not docked)
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Describe the forequarter and hindquarter of the Gordon Setter
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Forequarter:
shoulders well laid back
neck and shoulders blend together
forelegs perpendicular to ground and set under
short strong nearly straight pasterns
cat feet
Hindquarter:
from hip to hock is long, flat and muscular
from hock to heel is short and strong
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Describe the coat of the Gordon Setter
soft, straight or slightly wavy. Feathering on the ears, chest, stomach, back of all legs and tail.
Tail grows in a triangular pattern (shorter towards the tip)
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Describe color and markings of the Gordon setter
black with tan (mahogany or tan) markings
1) two clear spots above eyes, not over .75 inch
2) two on sides of muzzle (does not reach top of muzzle)
3) on throat
4) two large clear spots on chest
5) inside of hind legs showing down the front of stifle and broadening out to the hock
6) forelegs on carpus and downward to the toes
7) around vent
8) a white spot on chest is allowed
disqualification: predominately red, tan or buff dogs
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What is the history of the Irish Setter?
Came into popularity in the early 18th century. Origin unknown. Americans favor the self colored red dogs. He is a gun dog used on a variety of game. When they first came into the US they were regulars a field trials however today they generally are seen mostly at conformation shows
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What is the size, proportion and substance of the Irish Setter
active, aristocratic bird dog, substantial and elegant
Dog: 27 inches, 70 lbs
bitches: 25 inches, 60 lbs
slightly longer than tall
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Describe the head of the Irish Setter
long and lean (length is at least double the width)
delicate chiseling and soft expression
eyes: almond and medium size
Ears: set well back and low (nearly long enough to reach nose)
skull: oval when viewed from above or front
distinct stop and raised brows
muzzle moderately deep
nose: black or chocolate
upper lips fairly square
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Describe the neck, top line and body of the Irish Setter
neck: moderately long and strong
top line is firm slightly sloping towards croup
tail set on level to top line (and reaches nearly to the hock)
Forequarters:
well laid back shoulder blades
upper arm length = shoulder blade
Hindquarters: wide and powerful
long and muscular from hip to hock
short and perpendicular from hock to ground
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Describe the coat of the Irish setter
short and fine on head and forelegs, Everywhere else is moderate in length and flat.
Feathering on ears, back of forelegs, thighs and a fringe on the belly extending to chest, and on the tail
color: mahogany or rich chestnut red with no black
Trimming: is trimmed for the show to emphasize the lean head and neck (top 1/3 of ears and then near the breast bone is trimmed, excess fur on feet is removed as well)
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What is the history of the American Water Spaniel
Originated in the midwest (US) . It is thought to contain: irish water spaniel, curly coated retriever and old english water spaniel.
The breed has exsisted for quite a while but fanciers kept the breed out of the show ring until 1940. He is an excellent retriever, swimmer and a good all around gun dog. He does not point gave but springs it instead. He was designed to retrieve from canoes
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What is the Size, proportion and substance of the American Water Retriever
15 to 18 inches (dogs 30 to 45 lbs) ( bitches 25 to 40 lbs)
| slightly longer than tall, solidly built
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Describe the head of the American Water Spaniel
Moderate and in proportion to the rest of the dog
eyes: medium and set well apart, slightly rounded
eye color: ranges from yellowish brown to brown or hazel. (yellow eyes are a disqualification)
ears set slightly above eye line, lobular, long and wide with leather reaching to nose.
Skull: broad and full
Muzzle: square with good depth and moderate in
length
nose : dark
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Describe the neck, top line and body of the American Water Spaniel
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neck is round
top line is level
tail carried in a rocker fashion
Forequarters:
shoulders sloping
legs medium
Pasterns strong
toes webbed
Hindquarters: strong and moderate
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Describe the coat of the American Water Spaniel
Marcel to curled ( can vary from parts of dog) plenty of undercoat to protect conditions
ears feathered on both sides
forehead covered with short smooth hair
tail has moderate feathering
(coat and ears can be trimmed to present a well groomed appearance; but no required)
color: solid liver, brown or dark chocolate)
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What is the history of the Clumber spaniel
There are many stories of the history of the breed. He gets his name from the Duke of Newcastle and his estate at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, England. It is thought that he is the result of various landowners crossbreeding their dogs and or the gamekeeper of the Duke working to create the breed. He was first shown in england in 1859 and has been in the AKC since tis founding in 1887. the hallmark of the breed are his sweet temperament.
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What is the size, proportion and substance of the Clumber spaniel?
long, low substantial dog. Heavy brow, deep chest, straight forelegs, powerful hindquarters, massive bone and good feet.
Dogs: 18 to 20 (70 to 85 lbs)
Bitches: 17 to 19 (55 to 70 lbs)
11 to 9 is the ideal length to height ratio
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Describe the head of the Clumber Spaniel
massive, flat top skull with a well defined occiput, a furrow between eyes and up the center of the skull. Muzzle is broad and deep
square nose (shades of brown)
upper flews are well developed
scissors bite
eyes: dark amber and large set in either a diamond rim or a rim with a "v" on the bottom and a curve on the top.
Ears broad on top with thick leather, triangular and with a rounded lower edge (attached at eye level)
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Describe the neck, body, and top line of the clumber spaniel
long neck with loose skin, thick and muscular blending into a well laid back shoulder
straight, strong, level back.
Chest is deep and wide
tail is well feathered and set just below top line (docked or natural)
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Describe the forequarter and hindquarter of the Clumber Spaniel
Forquarter: elbows placed under highest point of shoulder, forelegs short and straight, Feet large with thick pads
Hindquarters: Muscular thighs, round and broad rear. Back feet are not as large as front
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Describe the coat and colors of the Clumber Spaniel
Dense, flat, straight and weather resistant coat.
Neck frill should never be shaved, feet are trimmed, rear legs can be trimmed up to hock
Color: Primarily white dog with lemon or orange markings.
Markings: one or both ears and the face; color around one or both of the eyes. Freckling on the muzzle and a spot on the top of the head. Freckles on the legs or near the base of the rail are ok but the body should have as few markings as possible
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What is the history of the American Cocker Spaniel?
The Cocker is a very sensitive dog know for its ability to connect with people. It is the smallest of the sporting spaniels. Emerged from the spaniel population in the late 1800s. Shown in US for the first time in 1875. He is a flushing dog: finds the game, flushes it from cover and then retrieves
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What is the size, proportion and substance of the American Cocker Spaniel?
sturdy compact body with a well chiseled head. Free and merry. Eager to work
Dog(15 inches); bitches(14 inches) over by .5 is a disqualification
slightly longer than tall
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Describe the head of the American Cocker Spaniel
soft expression
eyes: dark in color, round and full, looking directly forward (the shape of the eye rim give the eye a slightly almond appearance.
Ears: lobular and long, well feathered and placed no higher that a line = to the lower line of the eye. Well chiseled under eye
Muzzle broad and deep with square even jaws
muzzle = length to skull
nose color matches eye rims
upper lip is full and covers lower jaw
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Describe the Neck, top line and body of the cocker spaniel
Neck: long enough to reach ground easily (no throatiness)
Top line: sloes slightly to muscular quarters
Chest is deep and ribs well sprung
back is strong
docked tail is put on and carried on level as an extension of the top line
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Describe the forequarters and Hindquarters of the Cocker Spaniel
Forequarters: well laid back shoulder, feet are large and compact
Hindquarters: wide hips, well rounded and muscular
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Describe the coat of the Cocker Spaniel
coat on head is short and fine,
medium on the body
Ears, chest, and abdomen are feathered
Texture: coat is silky, flat or slightly wavy (excessive curly coat penalized)
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What colors and markings are permissible for the American Cocker Spaniel?
Black: solid to black with tan points (black should be jet) a small amount of white at throat or chest is allowable. ( white elsewhere will disqualify)
ASCOB(any solid color other than black) can range from cream to brown. Uniform but slightly lighter color feathering is permissible
Particolor: 2 or more solid well broken colors, onw of which must be white (black and white; red and white; brown and white) can include tan points
Roans are classified as parti colors. Primary color that is 90 percent or more should disqualify
Tan Points: color of the tan can be from cream to red and is restricted to 10 of color. Located: clear tan spot over each eye, one on each side of the muzzle and cheeks. on underside of ears, on all feet and or legs, under the tail and optionally on chest
(a dog showing tan points must have them all; except chest, or be disqualified)
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What is the history of the English Cocker Spaniel?
One of the oldest spaniels. Before the 17th century all spaniels were lumped into one category. However their use differed depending on size. larger spaniels were used to spring game and the small were used on woodcock. In 1892 the kennel club recognized the two as separate breeds. The English cocker spaniel was accepted into the AKC in 1936.
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What is the size proportion and substance of the English Cocker Spaniel?
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active, compactly built sporting dog
dogs 16 to 17(28 to 34 lbs)
bitches 15 to 16 inches (26 to 32 lbs)
short coupled, slightly longer than tall
solidly built with as much bone as possible before becoming corse.
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Describe the head of the English cocker spaniel
strong, softly contoured without sharp angles.
expression is soft, melting yet dignified
eyes: medium, dark, oval and set wide apart (haws do not show)
Ears: set low and extend to nose (well feathered)
Skull: arched but slightly flatted when seen from the side and the front.
muzzle length = skull
muzzle is narrower than the back skull
Nose is black in most colors (can be brown)
lips square
scissors bite
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Describe the neck, top line and body of the English Cocker spaniel
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Neck is graceful, and moderate in length
topline: slopes slightly to a rounded croup
body is compact
chest is deep
back is short
tail docked
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Describe forequarters and hindquarters of the English Cocker Spaniel
Forequarters: shoulders sloping, shoulder baldes = upper arm bone
Hindquarters: moderate angulation, upper tights thick and broad
Feet: strong, compact cat feet
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Describe the coat of the English Cocker Spaniel
head is short and fine
body is medium length (flat or slightly wavy but silky in texture)
well feathered; trimming is permitted but should appear as natural as possible.
colors: parti colors are either clear, roan or ticked. White appearing in combination with black, liver, or red.
Solid colors are black, liver or shades of red
tan markings clearly defined may appear in combination with black, liver or parti variations of that color.
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What is the history of the English Springer Spaniel?
spaniels were originally used for springing game for net or falcon. Their skills also were useful with the advent of gun hunting. The English Springer Spaniel was developed in England and known as "the gamekeeper dog" It was recognized by the kennel club in 1902 and in 1920 importation of the breed into the US began. In the beginning field and show dogs were one in the same however with time a gap has developed between the two.
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What is the general appearance of the English Springer spaniel?
a moderate dog with a compact body,a docked tail, a beautiful chiseled and proportioned head with lovely eye expression and moderately long coat. He also has a structure that supports a hard day hunting
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What is the size proportion and substance of the English Springer Spaniel?
built to cover rough ground with speed and ease.
dogs: 20 inches (50 lbs)
Bitches: 19 inches (40 lbs)
slightly longer than tall
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Describe the head of the English Springer Spaniel
impressive without being heavy. head is about the same length as the neck
the stop, eyebrows and chiseling contribute to the springer's characteristic expression.
Eyes: medium and oval (hazel to dark brown)
Ears: long, fairly wide hanging close the the cheeks
set on level with eyes
Muzzle is the same length as skull and one 1/2 the width
scissors bite
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Describe the Neck, top line and body of the English Springer Spaniel
Moderately long neck that blends smoothly into sloping shoulders
Portion of top line from withers to tail slopes gently
body is short coupled
tail is carried level or slightly above back
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Describe the Forequarter and Hindquarter of the English Springer Spaniel
shoulder blades flat
Upper arm length is = to shoulder blade
feet are round or oval and medium
hindquarters match forequarters
rear pasterns are short (1/3 the distance from hip to foot)
rear feet are generally smaller and more compact than the front
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Describe the coat and coloring of the English Springer Spaniel
outer coat and undercoat
outer coat is medium length, straight or wavy
undercoat is short and dense
Ears, chest, legs and belly are well feathered
Color: black or liver with white markings or predominately white with black or liver markings. Blue or liver roan or tricolor.
Tan marks can be: eyebrows, spot on cheek, inside of ears and under tail
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What is the general appearance of the Field Spaniel
Combination of beauty and utility. Medium sized hunting dog that is good for harsh cover or water.
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What is the proportion and substance of the field spaniel
longer than tall in a ratio of 7 to 6
solidly built with moderate bone and smooth muscle
males: 18
bitches 17
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Describe the head of the Field Spaniel
eye: almond, set moderately wide and deep
ears: moderately long and wide, set below eye level, pendulous hanging close to the head
Skull: slightly wider at back than brow and arched laterally, occiput is distinct and rounded. face chiseled beneath eyes. Muzzle strong and lean
(nasal bone diverses from parallel sloping downward toward nose)
scissors bite
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Describe Neck, top line and body of the Field Spaniel
Neck: long, lead neck set smoothly into body
top line: level
Croup is short and gently rounded
Pro sternum is prominent
Rib cage is long, ribs are oval and well sprung
Little or no tuck up
tail set low, with a slight downward inclination (docked tail preferred)
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Describe Forequarters and Hindquarters of Field Spaniels
Forequarters: shoulder blades are oblique, elbows under withers
Bone is flat
feet: webbed and large
Hindquarters: strong and driving, moderately bent stifles
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What is the coat of the Field Spaniel like?
single, moderately long, flat or wavy, silky, glossy , dense and water repellent
setter like feathering on: chest, underbody, back of legs, buttocks and underside of tai
color: black, liver, and golden liver
Either self colored or bi-colored. Bicolor dogs must be roaned or ticked in white areas. (white is allowed on throat, chest or brisket.
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What is notable in the history of the field spaniel
This breed has morphed a lot overtime. It went through a period of exaggeration (dogs were bred to be extremely long and low) and then had to be recovered through crosses with springers and cocker spaniels. This rendered many dogs ineligible for registration with the AKC.
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What is the history of the Irish Water Spaniel
This is an ancient breed. Specimens resembling the irish water spaniel have been found dating to the seventh and eighth century A.D.
The first modern Irish is considered to be "Botswain" or 1834 to 52. ( his bloodlines were very important in creating the modern Irish)
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What is the general appearance of the Irish Water Spaniel.
strongly built waterdog. Distinguishing characteristics: topknot of curls, body covered with a crisply curled liver colored coat contrasted by a smooth face and rat tail
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what is the size proportion and substance of the Irish water spaniel?
slightly rectangular and strongly built.
Dogs: 22 to 24 (55 to 65 lbs)
Bitches: 21 to 23 (45 to 58 lbs)
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describe the head of the Irish water spaniel
skull is large and quite high in dome
Muzzle square and long, lips and fine
nose large and liver
scissors bite
hair on face is short and smooth except for a beard that grows in a narrow line on the back to jaw
Topknot is a characteristic of the breed: it is a mass of curls that grows down into a well defined peak between the eyes and fall in a shawl over the tops of the ears and the occiput (over trimming is objectionable)
eyes: almond, medium and hazel
ears: long and lobular, reaching to nose, covered with curls that extend 2 inches below leather
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what is the neck, top line and body of the irish water spaniel?
long arching neck, cleanly set into sloping shoulders
top line: level or slightly higher in rear.
Body: medium length, and slightly rectangular. Chest deep with brisket to elbows, ribs well sprung
Loin: short, wide and muscular
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Describe the forequarters and hindquarters of the Irish water spaniel
Forequarters: strength without heaviness
forefeet large and spreading
Hindquarters: important for swimming (powerful), hips wide, hocks low set, feet same as front
Tail: Rat tail, root is thick and covered for 2 to 3 inches with curls. Tapers to a point, after the curls it is covered with a short cat giving the appearance
of being clipped
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Describe the coat of the Irish Water Spaniel
double coat. neck, back, sides and rear are covered in crisp curls. legs also covered except the front of the back legs below the hock should have a short flat coat
coat on throat is short, forming a "v" shaped patch
color: solid liver
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What is the history of the Sussex Spaniel?
books printed int he 1850s provide the first reference to the Sussex spaniel. they credit Augustus Elliot Fuller of Rosehill estate in Brighling, Sussex county, England with breeding the first sussex spaniels. It is not cleat the he deserves all the credit but was an important person to the breed.
By the 1880s the sussex possessed an unmistakable type. Moses Woolland and Campbell Newington were responsible for bringing the sussex in the 20th century and it was during their time the breed standard was written.
Low, long and level outline, golden liver color and a massive head with short square muzzle became the hallmarks of the breed.
changes in hunting styles endangered the breed after WWI. The first examples of the modern dog arrived in the US before the great depression
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What is unique about the Sussex Spaniel?
short legs, massive head and long body. habit of giving tongue while of scent. strength, maneuverability and drive and golden liver color.
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Describe the size proportion and substance of the Sussex spaniel
height at shoulders 13 to 15 inches; weight of 35 to 45 lbs
rectangular outline
muscular and massive
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Describe the head of the sussex spaniel
eyes: hazel and large. heavy brows produce a frowning expression
ears: thick and lobular, set moderately low above outside corner of eye
skull is moderately wide with an indentation in the middle and a full stop
Muzzle: 3 inches long, broad and square
skull is longer than muzzle
nose: liver
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eck, top line and body for the Sussex spaniel
neck, short and strong; does not carry head much above the level of the back
body: low and long with a level top line
Chest; round, deep and wide
feet; round
tail: docked at 5 to 7 inches and set low
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Forequarters and hindquarters of the Sussex spaniel
Forequarters: well laid back, forelegs short, strong heavy bone.
Hindquarter: full and well rounded, heavy bone, set as wide as dog at shoulders, short from hock to ground
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Coat of the sussex spaniel
abundant, flat or wavy (no curls) legs are moderately feathered, short behind hock, ears soft and wavy. neck has a frill.
feet may be tided but coat must cover nails.
color rich golden liver only
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What is the gait of the Sussex spaniel like?
rolling gait, not clumsy, head low
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What is the history of the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
goes back as far as 7000 bc when the 1st hunting dogs were employed by man. In 250 bc the ancestors of the welsh, called agassians, were described in detail by a greek poet. During the renaissance welsh-like spaniels were used for hunting with falcon, gun or bow (evidence seen in tapestries) In the 1700s oils depicted the welsh as he gained popularity. In the 1800s the breed for usurped in popularity by the live and white or black and white spaniels. However, the welsh was maintained in Wales. When the kennel club was formed in 1873 the welsh was a part of the 1st show. They were originally shown with the english springer (the only difference at the time being the color) Accepted into the AKC in 1906, the first dog registered in 1914. He is an excellent water dog, hard working with an excellent nose.
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What is the general appearance of the Welsh Springer Spaniel?
substance without coarseness. compact and built for work. gives the impression of length due to obliquely angled shoulders and well developed hindquarters.
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What is size proportion and substance of the welsh springer spaniel?
longer than tall.
dog: 18 to 19 inches
bitch: 17 to 18 inches
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Describe the head of the Welsh springer spaniel
it is unique (neither course or racy) medium length, slightly domed with a clearly defined stop. The top line of the skull is slightly divergent of the muzzle. eyes: oval, medium and brown
ears: set on at eye level and close to cheeks. leather does NOT reach nose and is shaped like a vine leaf.
Muzzle is = to but never longer skull and is straight and square.
nose: black or brown
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Describe the neck, body and top line of the welsh springer spaniel
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neck: long and slightly arched
top line: level
croup: slightly rounded
Prominent forechest
brisket to elbows
tail is an extension of top line
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describe the forequarters and hindquarters of the welsh Springer spaniel
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forequarters:
shoulder balde = upper arm
feet: round, tight and well arched
Hindquarters:
strong, well boned, hocks perpendicular to ground
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Describe the coat of the Welsh Springer Spaniel
flat and soft (never wiry or wavy)
dense enough to be waterproof, thornproof, and weatherproof.
Moderately feathered: back of forelegs, hind legs above hock, chest, and underside of body
lightly feathered: ears and tail
color: rich red and white (only), any pattern
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what is the history of the spinone italiano
He is a hunting dog of ancient linage. Some say the name is reflective of the coats harsh texture or of the thorny bushes in which they hunted. It is one of the oldest Griffon breeds. It is believed that its ancestors can be traced back to 500 bc. He was mentioned several books, seen in 15th century literature and many later artworks. Their modern history can be divided into 2 parts: 1) early 1800s to WWI 2) post WWII
The 1st breed standard was written in 1897, several other versions followed. The last in 1944. The most important characteristics: head, top line, skin and coat.
During the war few Spinone were available for breeding which lead to several outcross. luckily a small group of enthusiasts worked to maintain the breed. The 1st pair was imported to the US in 1931. They were accepted into the miscellaneous group in 1955, accepted into the sporting group in 2000
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what is the general appearance of the Spinone Italiano?
they are excellent swimmers, good retrievers, have excellent stamina and hunt primarily for their masters and not for themselves. they have thick skin and white orange or liver roan coat. Their eyebrows and beard protect their faces and give them a grumpy appearance.
Muscular with powerful bone. Weather resistant coat.
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Describe the size, proportion and substance of the Spinone Italiano.
build is square
substance: solidly built
size: dogs 23 to 27 inches; bitches 22 to 25 inches
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Describe the head of the spinone Italiano
long, oval skull with sloping sides
occipital bone well developed and median frontal furrow very pronounced
muzzle length = back skull
planes of skull are diverging: down faced
width measured at midpoint is 1/3 its length.
stop is slight
Bridge of muzzle is slightly roman
Eyes: ocher, large, round and well open, eye rim is visible
Nose: bulbous, spongey in appearance, in profile nose protrudes past line of upper lip. (it is flesh in white dogs, darker in orange and white, and brown in brown in brown or roan dogs.
bite: scissors
ear: practically triangular, set on level just below the eye, carried low. leather is fine. they are covered with short thick hair mixed with longer sparse hair which becomes thicker at edges. Ear length extends to end of muzzle or and inch past
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Describe the neck, top line and body of the Spinone Italiano
neck: muscular, moderate in skin with a double dewlap. Chest broad, deep and well rounded.
ribs well sprung.
distance from ground to elbow = to elbow to withers
Top line has two parts: 1) slopes slightly downward in a straight line from withers tot he 11th thoracic vertebrae. (6 inches behind withers) 2) rises gradually and continues into a well arched loin.
Little or no tuck up
long his fall away from spinal column at 30 degrees
tail carried horizontally and docked to a 5.5 tp 8 inches
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Describe forequarters and hind quarters int he Spinone Italiano
Forequarters: powerful and long forming an angle with the upper arm of 105 degrees. Ideal distance between the shoulder blades is 2 inches
pasterns slightly slanted
feet: large compact, rounded with well arched toes, strong nails (dark but never black)
Hindquarter: strong hock proportion i1/3 the distance of the hip to foot. feet slightly more oval than forefoot.
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describe the skin, coat and colors of the Spinone Italiano
skin is very thick. it is thinner on the head, throat, groin, under the legs and in the folds of the elbows.
skin is soft tot he touch
( no black skin pigmentation)
coat: 1.5 to 2.5 inches on body.
The coat on the ears, head, muzzle, and front side of the forelegs and feet are covered with shorter hair. He has eyebrows, mustache and beard
his coat is dense, thick and flor or slightly crimped.
color: solid white, white and ogre, orange roan, white with brown, brown roan. most desired coat is chestnut town. (disqualification: black, tri or tan)
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What is the gait of the Spinone Italiano
functional gun dog, light body roll in bitches
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What is the history of the Vizla?
this hungarian pointers origin has been obscured. However they are thought to have been the hunting companion of the Magyar hoards that swarmed over central europe over 1000 years ago. Has great innate hunting abilities and works as both as a pointer and retriever
WWI almost caused its extinction. However some very dedicated fanciers preserved the breed. Importation of the breed to the US began in the 1950's. It was the 1st breed to produce a triple champion (bench, obedience, and field) it also produced a quadruple champion (field, amateur field, obedience, agility and bench and master hunter).
Pointer in type.
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what is the general appearance of the Vizsla?
| size?
medium size, short coat, distinguished appearance. Robust but lightly built, golden rust in color
dog: 22 to 24 inches
bitches: 21 to 23 (over or under by more than 1.5 inches is a disqualification)
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describe the head of the Vizsla
lean and muscular
skull: moderately wide between eyes with a median line and moderate stop
Foreface is = to or les than the back skull
Muzzle: square and deep
nose: brown (disqualification black nose)
ears: thin and silky, set low and hanging close to cheeks
Bite: scissors
eyes: medium, color of iris should blend with coat
lips are tight
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Describe the neck, body and top line of the vizsla
neck: strong, smooth and muscular, arched with no dewlap.
shoulders moderately laid back
body: strong, short back, slightly rounded over loin
chest: moderately broad, with well sprung ribs
moderate tuck up.
Tail set below level of croup, thicker at root and docked 1/3 off (should reach to stifle) carried horizontal
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Describe the forequarters and hindquarters of the vizsla
Forequarters: shoulder blades are long and sloping, legs strong
feet: cat like (hare feet are faulty)
Hindquarters: well developed thighs, hocks in balance with shoulders. Leg straight as viewed behind. Hocks parallel to each other.
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What is the coat of vizsla like?
short, smooth, dense, no undercoat
color: solid golden rust in different shadings
white on the fore chest (as small as possible) or white on toes permissible. (any white must be limited to an area from the top of the sternum to elbows)
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What disqualifies a Vizsla?
black nose, solid white extending above the toes or anywhere else accept the fore chest, a distinctly long coat and over or undersized
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What is the history of the Weimaraner?
this is young breed dating from the early 19th century. The bloodhound is believed to be among its ancestors. Developed by the nobles of Weimar for large game such as Wolves, bear, mountain lion and deer. Later the breed was retained as a bird dog and water retriever. They have/had a very strong breed club that required membership in order to buy a weimaraner. (Membership meant that you had to agree to the club's strict breeding rules. For example litters resulting from mating deemed unsuitable were not allowed into the stud book and specimens from approved matings that did not measure up had to be destroyed)
They were not know in the US until 1929 and accepted into the AKC in 1943
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What is the general appearance of the Weimaraner
medium sized grey dog with aristocratic features. able to work with great speed and height: dogs: 25 to 27; bitches 23 to 25 inches
(more than an inch over is a disqualified)
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Describe the head of the Weimaraner
moderately long, moderate stop with a median extending back over forehead. Prominent occipital bones
length of muzzle= length of back skull
flews are straight and delicate at nostrils
ears: long lobular set high with a slight fold
eyes: shades of light amber, grey or blue grey
bite: scissors
nose: grey
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Describe Neck, body and top line of the Weimaraner
body: back is moderate in length, strong and slopes slightly from the withers.
well developed chest with well laid back shoulders
moderate tuck up
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What is the coat of the weimaraner like?
short, smooth and sleek. Solid colors of diver grey and mouse grey ( black or blue coat is a disqualification)
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describe the forequarters and hind quarters of the weimaraner
forequarter: straight and strong
Hindquarters: well angulated stifles and straight hocks
Feet: firm and compact, webbed toes, nails short and grey or amber in color
tail: docked, at maturity should measure 6 inches
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What disqualifies a Weimaraner?
over or under sized, distinctly long coat, blue or black coat
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What is the history of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?
Originated during a time of biological awakening. E. Kothals a son of a wealthy banker near Haarlem in Holland is responsible for creating the breed. The first dog he purchase in 1874 was Mouche, a griffon bitch.; he then purchased 5 other dogs of varying coat types. Through a variety of matings the line was created. Even though the origins of the breed are dutch the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is considered a French breed. This is because it was in France that the major portion of the development took place. Mr. Korthals traveled around France due to his job as the advanced agent of a French Nobleman. At some point he moved to Germany and he purchased several dogs to replenish his breeding stock. ( all in all the breed is considered to include setter, spaniel and otterhound) the breed was first shown in 1888. It was registered in the AKC in 1900. This breed is adapted fro swampy conditions. He is a strong swimmer and and excellent water retriever.
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what is the size, proportion and substance of the wirehaired Pointing Griffon/
medium sized with a square shaped head. Course harsh coat with thick undercoat (unkempt appearance) nickname"supreme gun dog"
Size: dogs 22 to 24 inches; bitches 20 to 22
longer than tall in a ratio of 10 to 9
substance medium
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Describe the head of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
skull: medium width
muzzle length= back skull
skull slightly rounded on top but from the side is square
eyes: large and rounded, yellow to brown
EarsL medium lying flat, set high on level with eye
nose: brown (any other color a disqualification)
bite: scissors
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Describe neck, top line and body of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Neck: slightly arched,
back is strong and slopes from withers to base of tail.
tail: is an extension of the top line, carried straight, docked from 1/3 to 1/2 the length
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Describe the Forequarters and Hindquarters of the wirehaired pointing Griffon
Forequarters: shoulders are long and well laid back
feet: round with webbed toes.
hindquarters: long and well angled in balance with front
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Describe the coat of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The coat is a distinguishing feature of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
double coat: outer coat is medium, straight and wiry (never curly or wooly); under coat: fine thick down that provides insulation and resists water.
Head is furnished with a mustache and eyebrows
coat on ears is short and soft mixed with longer wiry hairs. Legs are covered with dense, shorter and less corse hair. Coat on tail is like the body.
(trimming and stripping allowed on the top of the head, ears, cheeks and feet)
Color: steel and grey with brown markings (a black coat disqualifies)
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What is the history of the Boykin Spaniel?
he is the official state dog of South Carolina. a favorite of hunters because of his willingness to work and his smaller size that allows him and the duck into a boat. in the early 1900s Alexander L. White found a stray near his church in South Carolina. He sent the dog to his hunting partner L. Whitaker Boykin who developed the dog into a superb turkey and waterfowl dog.
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What size, proportion and substance of the Boykin Spaniel>
medium, sturdy, pendulous ears, neat compact body. Emphasis placed on hunting, flushing and retrieving.
longer than tall
Height: dog: 15.5 to 18; bitches 14 to 16.5
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describe the head of the Boykin spaniel
head in proportion to the body.
eyes: brown, well apart and oval
ears: above, or even to eye, thin leather reaching almost to tip of nose
skull: medium length, flat on top, slightly rounded on sides and back
muzzle = skull in length
when viewed from top the muzzle is 1/2 width of the skull
nose: fully pigmented, liver
bite: scissors
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Describe the Neck, top line and body of the Boykin Spaniel
Neck: moderately long, slightly arched blending into sloping shoulders
back: straight, level
short tuck up
body: sturdy
croup slopes to set of tail
tail is docked to 3 to 5 inches; carried horizontally or slightly elevated
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Describe Forequarters and hindquarters of the Boykin spaniel
Forequarters: sloping, clean muscular shoulders
feet: round, webbed toes, medium sized
Hindquarter: strong, moderately angualted
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Describe the coat of the Boykin Spaniel
Undercoat and outer coat. Can range from flat to wavy. Medium length on outer coat
undercoat is short and dense
Light fringe or feathering on: ears, chest, legs and belly.
You can trim around head, neck and feet but it should look natural
color: solid rich liver brown or dark chocolate. a small amount of white on chest or toes is permitted
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What is the history of the Irish Red and White Setter
a distinct breed bred of the field. Known in Ireland since the 17th century. Was nearly extinct by the early 19th century but an effort was made to revive the breed int he 1920s
strong and powerful; athletic without racinesss
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Size, proportion and substance of the Irish Red and White Setter
dogs: 24.5 to 26 inches
bitches: 22.5 to 24 inches
cannot be shorter in length than tall
moderate bone
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Describe the the head of the Irish Red and White Setter
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eyes: dark hazel or brown
ears level with eyes and well back
skull: broad, domed without showing an occipital protuberance
stop is distinct
muzzle: clean and square
bite: scissors
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Describe neck, top line and body for the Irish Red and White Setter
neck: moderate and muscular
top line: level from withers to croup, rounded croup sloping slightly to tail set
body: well sprung
tail: moderate length, strong at root tapering to tip
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Describe the forequarter and hindquarters of the Irish Red and White Setter
Forequarters: shoulders well laid back. forelegs straight
feet: close knit with feathering between toes
Hindquarters: wide and powerful
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Describe the coat of the Irish Red and White Setter
long and silky coat (feathering) on ears, tail, back of forelegs, back of hind legs, also on chest and throat. All feathering is straight, flat and not overly profuse
Color: base color is white with red patches. Flecking but not roaning is permissible around face, feet, and up the foreleg as far as the elbow and up the hind legs as far as the hock.
Grooming: trimming should be kept to a minimum. Can be trimmed under ears, tail pasterns and hocks for neatness. The feet may be cleared of hair around sided and underneath leaving hair between toes.
