APPEARANCE: Sprightly; vigorous, well-proportioned body; low to ground. Virtues equal, smaller dogs more desirable
HEAD in proportion to size; fair length
SKULL slightly rounded; rather broad between ears; moderately well-defined at temple. Stop moderate
EARS: Drop, set slightly low; profusely covered with long hair
EYES very dark; not too far apart; black eye rims give better expression
BACK short, level. Loins deep
TAIL well-feathered; carriage graceful; tip rests on hindquarters and side
NOSE black MUZZLE delicately proportioned; no lean or snipy
LEGS short; fine-boned; straight; well-feathered
COLOR pure white
FEET small; long feathering
COAT long, straight, silky; hanging evenly down each side; parting extending from nose to tail set-on; texture strong, even; (no undercoat)
SIZE: Weight not to exceed 7 lbs; under 3 lbs ideal
HEAD of medium length; skull top slightly rounded; stop moderate; muzzle of medium length; fine, tapered but not snipy; nose black; teeth, an even, edge-to-edge or scissors bite EYES very dark, round; not too far apart; black rims enhance gentle but alert expression
BODY compact; height from withers to ground equal to length from withers to root of tail; covered with mantle of long, silky, white hair. TEMPERAMENT, gentle, affectionate, responsive, playful, fearless, vigorous. GAIT, jaunty, smooth, flowing; side view, movement seems rapid; forelegs reach straight and free from shoulders EARS set rather low, drop; close to head; heavily feathered with long hair NECK of sufficient length to promote high carriage of head SHOULDER blades sloping BACK: Topline level; loins taut, strong TAIL: Long-haired plume carried gracefully over back, tip lying to side over quarter
CHEST fairly deep
HIND LEGS fine-boned, strong; moderately an- gulated at stifles, hocks; straight (cowhocks or toe- ing in or out are faults)
FORELEGS fine-boned, straight; pastern joints well-knit, devoid of appreciable bend; nicely feathered FEET small, round; toe pads black; scraggly hairs may be trimmed
SIZE: Weight under 7 lbs; 4 to 6 lbs preferred; over-all quality favored over size
ELBOWS held close to body; well-knit
COAT single (no undercoat), flat, silky, long (almost to ground); headhair tied in topknot or left hanging; kinkiness, curliness or woolly texture objectionable
COLOR pure white; light tan or lemon on ears permissable but not desirable
RIBS well-sprung
TUCK-UP just slight
52 • T op N otch T oys , N ovember 2019
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