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Head and Skull: Skull
almost flat between ears. Stop shallow. Length from
base of stop to tip of nose about l½inches.
Nostrils black and well developed without flesh
marks, muzzle well tapered. Lips well developed but
not pendulous. Face well filled below eyes. Any
tendency to snipiness undesirable.
Eyes: Large, dark,
round but not prominent; spaced well apart.
Ears: Long, set
high, with plenty of feather.
Mouth: Jaws strong,
with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite,
i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower
teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck: Moderate
length, slightly arched.
Forequarters: Chest
moderate, shoulders well laid back, straight legs
moderately boned.
Body: Short-coupled
with good spring of rib. Level back.
Hindquarters: Legs
with moderate bone; well turned stifle - no tendency
to cow hock or sickle hocks.
Feet: Compact,
cushioned and well feathered.
Tail: Length of tail
in balance with body, well set on, carried happily
but never much above the level of the back. Docking
optional (NOT ALLOWED IN NORWAY). If docked no more
than one-third to be removed.
Coat: Long. silky,
free from curl. Slight wave permissible. Plenty of
feathering. Totally free from trimming.
Gait:
Free moving and elegant in action, plenty of drive
from behind. Fore and hind legs move parallel when
viewed from in front and behind.
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Cavalier
standard