Ailan Soft-coated Terrier Hairy Terrier (definite introduction)
The Irish Wolfhound is a dog breed of average size. The ideal male dog should be between 18 and 19 inches tall at the withers and measure 18.5 inches. The ideal female dog should be between 17 and 18 inches tall at the withers, with a height of 17.5 inches at the withers. All deviations will be penalized according to their degree. The body shape is square in surface. The texture is rich and even. Male dogs weigh about 35 to 40 pounds; female dogs weigh about 30 to 35 pounds.
Head
Coordinated and well proportioned to the body. Rectangular in shape; plain length. Powerful without looking rough. The eyes are dark reddish-brown or brown, medium in size, slightly almond-shaped, and moderately spaced between the eyes. The eye rims are black, and the main disadvantages are: all close to yellow eyes.
Ears can range from small to medium in size. The crease of the ears is flush with the top of the head. The ears are drooping and slightly forward. The inside of the ears is close to the cheeks. The tips of the ears point to the earth rather than to the eyes. Hound-shaped ears or ears that are set too high are serious faults.
The head is flat and the space between the ears is clear. No more than the cheekbones. The stop is clear. The tone is strong and rich, located just below the eyes. Not at all vulgar. The length of the head and muzzle are about ten.
The nose is black and relatively large in size. Major Disadvantages: All colors of nose except pure black.
The lips are tight and black. Teeth are large, clean, and white; scissor bite or pincer bite. Important disadvantage: Overbite of the upper jaw or overbite of the lower jaw.
Neck, Topline and Body
Neck of moderate length, clean and rich, without hanging throat. Raise it proudly, gradually widen towards the shoulders, and blend smoothly with the shoulders. Opposite richness and degree. The body is close; the union is close. Chest deep. Ribs well sprung but not rounded. The tail is docked and held happily, but never rolled over the back.
Forequarters
Shoulders good, clean and smooth; well joined. The forelegs are straight and well boned. Dewclaws should be removed. The paws are round and close, with abundant pads. The pads are black. Toenails are black.
Hindquarters
The hindquarters are well developed, and the hind stifle joint angle is precise and does not turn inward.Not overturned; hocks set low and parallel to each other. Dewclaws should be removed. In competition, dewclaws on the hind legs are a serious fault. The paws are round and close, with abundant pads. The pads are black. Toenails are black.
Coat
Coat is an important characteristic that distinguishes the Irish Soft-Coated Terrier from other terrier dogs. A deep single coat of hair covers all body, legs and head. The quality is soft, silky and wears with gentle waves. The waves in the coat of puppies and young dogs are not as pronounced as in adult dogs. Important Faults: Woolly or rough quality, curved or loose coat; straight coat is also a fault in adult dogs.
Competition - In competition, the Irish Soft-Coated Terrier must show the appearance of a terrier, but at the same time the coat must be of sufficient length to give the coat a shock when walking. The coat may not be trimmed or stripped. The coat on the head needs to be trimmed to give a rectangular appearance. The eyes need to show but don't need to be completely revealing. There are necklaces decorating the ears. There must be sufficient hair on the head, cheeks, neck and tail of the same length as the body coat. Excessive pruning is a serious fault.
Complexion
Different shades of wheat color. If you look carefully, you may occasionally find red, white or black hair. However, except for the occasional bluish-grey appearance of the ears and breath, the rest must be wheat color and no other colors are allowed. Important Disadvantages: All other colors except wheat.
Puppies under 1 year old may have a darker color or even black tips. Dogs under 2 years old often have a very light color, but it must not be white, and the ears and breath are not allowed to appear gray. However, by the age of 2, the wheat color should be obvious.
Gait
The gait should be brisk, graceful and graceful, with good forelimb extension and good hindlimb activation. Neither the front or rear paws turn inward or outward. If the tail cannot be kept erect while moving forward, the dog is seriously defective.
Temperament
The Alpine Soft-Coated Terrier is a happy, crisp dog that appears happy and confident. he warned, appearing interested in his surroundings. Compared with other terrier dogs, they appear less aggressive. Important disadvantages: timid or overly aggressive.
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