The Breed Standards Yorkshire terrier/Maltese
General Appearance:
Long-coated, coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from nose to end of tail. Very compact and neat, carriage very upright conveying an important air. General outline conveying impression of vigorous and well proportioned body.
Characteristics:
Alert, intelligent toy terrier.
Temperament:
Spirited with even disposition.
Head and Skull:
Rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in skull, nor too long in muzzle; black nose.
Eyes:
Medium, dark, sparkling, with sharp intelligent expression and placed to look directly forward. Not prominent. Edge of eyelids dark.
Ears:
Small, V-shaped, carried erect, not too far apart, covered with short hair, colour very deep, rich tan.
Mouth:
Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth well placed with even jaws.
Neck:
Good reach.
Forequarters:
Well laid shoulders, legs straight, well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on forelegs than elbow.
Body:
Compact with moderate spring of rib, good loin. Level back.
Hindquarters:
Legs quite straight when viewed from behind, moderate turn of stifle. Well covered with hair of rich golden tan a few shades lighter at ends than at roots, not extending higher on hindlegs than stifles.
Tail:
Previously customarily docked
Docked: Medium length with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back.
Undocked: Plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than rest of body, especially at end of tail. Carried a little higher than level of back. As straight as possible. Length to give a well balanced appearance.
Gait/Movement:
Free with drive; straight action front and behind, retaining level topline.
Coat:
Hair on body moderately long, perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy; fine silky texture, not woolly, must never impede movement. Fall on head long, rich golden tan, deeper in colour at sides of head, about ear roots and on muzzle where it should be very long. Tan on head not to extend on to neck,with any of tan nor must any sooty or dark hair intermingle .
Weight: up to 3.2 kgs (7 lbs).
Colour:Dark steel blue (not silver blue), extending from occiput to root of tail, never mingled with fawn, bronze or dark hairs. Hair on chest rich, bright tan. All tan hair darker at the roots than in middle, shading to still lighter at tips.
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.
Note:
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Last Updated - January 2009
The Breed Standard Maltese
Origin and Purpose
The Maltese is of spaniel origin, and has been a household pet for many centuries. General Appearance Should suggest a vigorous, well-balanced dog with a mantle of long white straight coat hanging evenly down each side. Temperament The Maltese is among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs. They are intelligent, vigorous, very affectionate and seemingly fearless. Overaggressive or too timid behaviour is to be severely penalized. Size Weight under 7 lb. (3 kg) with from 4-6 lb. (2-2.7 kg) preferred. Overall quality is to be favoured over size. Coat and Colour Should be of good length, but not so as to impede action. The coat is single, that is, with no undercoat. It hangs flat, straight and silky on either side of the centre part, which should run from tip of nose to tip of tail.The texture should be even throughout with no suggestion of woolliness,curliness, or cosmetic alteration. The long head hair may be tied up in a single topknot or divided into two. White colour is preferred, but light beige or lemon markings are permissible. Head and Skull Head in proportion to the size of the dog. From stop to centre of the skull (centre being between forepart of the ears) and stop to tip of the nose should be equally balanced. The skull is slightly rounded, rather broad between the ears and moderately well defined at the temples. The stop is moderate. The muzzle is fine and slightly tapered, but not snipey, with a good firm underjaw. The nose is small, black, and in balance with the size of the eyes. Teeth may meet in an even edge to edge bite or in a scissors bite. The lips should be black. Eyes should be dark brown with black eye rims. Halos opigmentation around the eyes gives a more beautiful expression. The shape is not quite round but not almond shaped, and their size should be in proportion to the size of the face, GROUP V TOYS MALTESE there should be no suggestion of bulging or prominence and the expression should be gentle but very alert. Ears should be low set, the hair long and well feathered and hanging close to the side of the head, the hair to be mingled with the coat at the neck and shoulders. Neck Of sufficient length and proportion to the body to give a high carriage of head. Foreequarters The shoulder blades are sloping at an approximate 45 degree angle, elbows are well knit and held close to the body. Forelegs are straight, their pastern joints well knit and devoid of appreciable bend. The feet should be round and small. Pads of the feet are black. The hair around the feet may be trimmed to give a neater appearance. Body Should be in every way balanced. The dog should be compact, with the height from the withers to the ground to equal the length from the withers to the root of the tail. The topline should be straight and level from the tip of the shoulders to the root of the tail. Ribs should be well sprung, chest fairly deep, at least to the elbows, the loins taut, strong and well tucked up underneath. Hindquarters Legs are fine boned and nicely feathered. Hind legs are strong and moderately angulated at the stifles and hock. The hock is straight,turning neither in nor out. Tail Is set high and should be long haired and carried well arched over the back with the tip resting on the hindquarter on either side. Gait The gait should be smooth and flowing without weaving. In stride the forelegs reach forward, straight and free from the shoulders, elbows close. The hind legs move in a straight line with good driving action. The topline is level, head held high and tail carried gracefully over the back resting on the hindquarters. Scale of Points Positive Points Balance and size...................................................................20 Movement and carriage ......................................................20 Head, eyes, nose, pigmentation ..........................................15 Legs, feet, action .................................................................10 Tail and tail carriage ............................................................10 Coat, colour and texture .....................................................15 Condition, presentation, body substance ...........................10 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Negative Points Lack of pigmentation ........................................................10 - Cow-hocks, or hind legs toeing-in or out ........................10 - Weaving in front, toeing in or out.....................................10 - Gay tail, or low-set tail.........................................................5 - Roach back, topline not level ...........................................10 - Undershot or overshot jaws ..............................................10 - Prominent, bulging eyes, or too wide set............................5 - Lacking in body substance, poor condition......................10 - Kinky coat, curly coat, or undercoat .................................10 - Timid or snapping .............................................................10 - Poorly balanced..................................................................10 - TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 -
Yorkshire Terrier
A is too long and C is too short.
A is too short in leg, C is too long in leg.
and C is too long of a neck.
A is too downfaced, C is too short.
A is too far forward, C is down.
A is too low, B is too gay (high)
B is too short, C is too long.
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