The Kennel Club Photo Library - © David Dalton
General Appearance
Workmanlike, active and
agile; built for speed and endurance. Overall picture of balance and
flexibility. Honourable scars permissible.
Characteristics
Essentially a working terrier
with ability and conformation to go to ground and run with hounds.
Temperament
Bold and friendly.
Head and Skull
Flat, moderately broad,
gradually narrowing to the eyes. Shallow stop. Length from nose to stop slightly
shorter than from stop to occiput. Nose black.
Eyes
Almond-shaped, fairly deep-set, dark, keen
expression.
Ears
Small, V-shaped, dropping forward, carried
close to head, tip of ear to reach corner of eye, fold not to appear above top
of skull. Leather of moderate thickness.
Mouth
Jaws strong, muscular. Teeth with a
perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping
lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Clean, muscular, of good length, gradually
widening to shoulders.
Forequarters
Shoulders long and sloping, well
laid back, cleanly cut at withers. Legs strong, must be straight with joints
turning neither in nor out. Elbows close to body, working free of the sides.
Body
Ribs not over-sprung. Chest of moderate
depth, not to come below point of elbow, capable of being spanned behind the
shoulders by average size hands. Back strong and straight. Loin slightly arched.
Well balanced. Overall length slightly longer than height from withers to
ground.
Hindquarters
Strong, muscular with good
angulation and bend of stifle. Hocks set low and rear pasterns parallel giving
plenty of drive.
Feet
Compact with firm pads, turning neither in
nor out.
Tail
Customarily docked.
Docked: Length
complimenting the body while providing a good handhold. Strong, straight,
moderately high set, carried well up on the move.
Undocked: Of moderate
length and as straight as possible, giving a general balance to the dog, thick
at the root and tapering towards the end. Moderately high set, carried well up
on the move.
Gait/Movement
Free-striding, well co-ordinated;
straight action front and behind.
Coat
Naturally harsh, close and dense, whether
rough or smooth. Belly and undersides coated. Skin must be thick and loose.
Colour
Entirely white or predominantly white
with tan, lemon or black markings, or any combination of these colours,
preferably confined to the head and/or root of tail.
Size
Ideal height: at withers: Dogs: 36 cms (14
ins); Bitches: 33 cms (13 ins). 2.5 cms (1 in) above or below is acceptable.
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points
should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the
health and welfare of the dog.
General Appearance
Male animals should have two
apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
July 2001