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HAVANESE BREED STANDARD {INTERIM} General Appearance- Small,sturdy,slightly longer in body than height at withers. Profusely coated,tail carried in plume over back.Characteristics lively,affectionate and intelligent. Temperament- Friendly,outgoing. Head and Scull-Nose to stop and stop to occiput to be equal in length,scull broad,slightly rounded,moderate stop.Muzzle not snipey or blunt,cheeks flat.Nose and lips solid black,although for brown shades the pigment may be brown. Eyes-Dark,large,almond shaped,gentle expression,eyerims black.In brown shades eyes can be slightly lighter colours,eyerims brown. Ears-Moderately pointed and dropped,set on just above eye level, slightly raised, neither fly away nor framing the cheeks Mouth-Jaws strong with perfect regular scissor bite ie- upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Neck-Medium length. Forequarters-Legs straight, medium bone,shoulders well laid. Body-Equal in height from withers to elbow as from elbow to ground.Slightly longer from point of shoulder to point of buttock than height at withers,level topline,slight rise over loin,well sprung ribs,with good tuck up. Hindquarters-Medium boned,moderate angulation. Feet-Small,tight,hare foot. Tail-Set high,carried over back ,profusely featherd with long silky hair. Gait/Movement-Free with a springy step,legs moveing parallel to the line of travel. Coat-Soft,silky,wavy or slightly curled,full coated with an undercoat. Colour-Any colour or combination of colours permissible. Size-Ideal height 23-28cm {9-11inches} Faults-Any departure from the foregoing points should be concidered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree. Note-Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully decended into the scrotum. |
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