The morphological characteristics of the just-coated fox terrier( (Definite introduction)
The ideal body height of an adult just-haired foxhound should be 35-39 cm, and the body weight is 6.5-8.5kg. The male dog is slightly larger than the female dog, and the body length is no greater than 39 cm, back length no more than 31 cm, the ideal body ratio is 10% body height to body length.
Morphological characteristics
Eyes
The face is dark, small, the seat is deep, not over, full of concern, brilliance and intelligence, and the shape is close to round And they're not too far apart. Any preference for yellow eyes is a fault.
Ears
Ears are V-shaped, small, flat and thick, hanging forward by the cheeks, with the folding line of the ears slightly higher than the top of the head. Rather than hanging on the sides of the head like a fox terrier.
Disqualified
Ears with prick, tulip or rose ears.
The head
is flat and slightly slanted, tapering toward the eye. The widest part of the head of a well-developed adult dog should not exceed 3.5 inches, and the head of a female dog should be smaller by comparison. If the head width of an adult dog with normal development exceeds this size, it is called a "mean" head. If the head width of an adult dog with normal development is less than this size, it is called a "bitch" head. Of course, the surface of the face gradually becomes thinner from the eyes to the tone, and the point where it meets the forehead is slightly skewed. It is not a "plate" face or the part in front of the eyes suddenly downward, but fuller and smoother, but it does not look like a carefully carved face. The "wedge".
Jaws
Good bone development and white, thick teeth make the face look thick and powerful, which is very important. Excess bone and muscle are both redundant and unsightly. Cheeks that are too full and round are called "cheeky". The nose color is black. Disqualification: Nose color is white, pink, freckles or other colors.
The jaws
are thick and muscular, with teeth that form a scissor bite. Disqualification: Overbite of the upper jaw or overbite of the lower jaw.
Neck, topline, body
The neck is clean and muscular, the throat is free of fat, of normal length, and looks beautiful when viewed from the side. The back should be short, straight, thick, and not brisk. The waist is very strong, well muscled, and very slightly arched. The term "light" refers to a situation where the back appears to be slightly sunken behind the shoulders and the distance from the last rib to the buttocks is long. When the distance between the last rib and the buttocks is very short, we call it "close connection" or "butt close". The Fox Terrier's back is very short, giving its neck plenty of length and freedom of movement. The female dog's butt is slightly longer. The chest is deep and not wide, but neither a chest that is too narrow nor a chest that is too wide meets the requirements. A chest that is too deep will affect its behavior in different terrains. The chest is half deep. The front half of the ribs are overly arched and the back half of the ribs are well sprung. The tail is set slightly high and is held happily but not bent. The tail should be very powerful and docked at 3/4 of the total length. A tail that is too short is neither suitable for work nor for competition.
Forequarters
Viewed from the front, the shoulders slope downwards very steeply, and it is better to see the slope from the joint with the neck to the end. Viewed from the side, the shoulders are long, well integrated into the back, sloping from the end to the withers, and have a clear finish. The shoulders are set well back, giving the forequarters long legs, which together with the short back form the ideal hunting dog. The elbows hang straight on the side of the body and can be freely communicated. The forelegs should be straight from all angles and of sound bone.
Feet are round, tight and not large; pads are hard and brittle; toes are overly arched and do not turn in or out. The precise shape of the forelimbs and paws of the Just-Coat Fox Terrier allows the weight of the body to be evenly distributed on the pads of the toes and soles.
Hindquarters
Should be thick and muscular, and should be very light when lying down or squatting; the thighs are long and powerful, and the hindquarter joint angle is appropriate, not turning inward or outward; Hock joints are at an angle to the thigh, very low, straight and parallel when viewed from the back. When the dog is standing, the hind stifles are bent at the joints, like those of a foxhound. The best hindquarters should be composed of a very short second thigh and a straight stifle joint. This makes the hind legs a setting rather than an enabling tool. Viewed from the front or back, the hind legs should remain straight during exercise, and the hind knee joints should not turn over.
The feet are connected to the forequarters.
Coat
The best coat looks uneven, with hair that is crooked, deep, and wirey in quality. The hair grows close and strong, so the skin cannot be seen even if the hair is moved with hands. At the bottom of these bristle hairs, there is a layer of short, fine, soft hair called undercoat. The hair on the sides of the body is not as strong as the hair on the back and legs. Some of the stiffest coats are "curly" or slightly wavy, but curvy coats are undesirable. The hair on the left and right jaws is loose and longer, giving the face a thick look. The coat on the front legs is also deep and loose. The length of the hair on the shoulders and neck is 0.5 to 1 inch, and the length of the hair on the withers, back, ribs, hands and feet is 1 to 1.5 inches. The length of the coat is related to the weather, season, and each individual. The reviewer needs to determine what kind of "gross quantity" meets the requirements based on the current situation.
Color
White wears patterns; however, slate, red or liver-colored patterns are not welcome. This only accounts for a small percentage or not.
Gait
Gait and stance are particularly important. When he walks, his front legs sway parallel to each other, similar to a bell. The main driving force comes from the back legs, which can create longer back legs and healthy muscles. When the front faces are close together, the front legs form a continuous straight line, a "plate" shape. On the contrary, the movement of the forelimbs is controlled by the shoulders, and the distance between the toes is widely spread, forming a paddling step. When the hocks are turned in, the hind knees are closed When the hocks and claws are turned out, resulting in a cow-like hindquarter, it will seriously affect the hindquarters' driving force. When the hocks are turned out, causing the claws to cross, it will produce an awkward gait.
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