Ears: Small, fine in texture; thrown back and folded ex- cept when alerted, then carried folded at right angles to the head. Erect or button ears severely penalized. Greyhound: Small and fine in texture, thrown back and fold- ed, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked. A small ear as in these examples is preferred.
The correct ear carriage in repose, thrown back and folded.
Rose ears are alert, still folded but held at right angles to the head.
Although preference is for the smaller ear, these larger ears are also acceptable.
While both heads above are a different type, they are both correct.
Both of the ear types below are incorrect.
Nor EXCESSIVE stop as shown in this example.
This does not mean NO stop, as shown in this example.
Erect Ears
Button Ears
Neck: Long, slender and gracefully arched. Greyhound: Long, muscular, without throatiness, slightly arched, and widening gradually into the shoulder.
This head shows a round, wide skull, a short, snipey muzzle, and bulging eyes, none of which is desirable in this breed. This was the most common head type in the past and is still seen occasionally.
The neck is long, slender, and gracefully arched.
An incorrect, bulging “ewe” neck is often seen.
40 • T op N otch T oys , S eptember /O ctober 2022
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