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PUG STANDARD
Toy Dogs
Ears Thin, small, soft like black velvet. Two kinds – ‘Rose ear’ – small drop-ear which folds over and back to reveal the burr. ‘Button ear’ – ear flap folding forward, tip lying close to skull to cover opening. Preference given to latter. Mouth Slightly undershot. Wry mouth, teeth or tongue showing all highly undesirable. Wide lower jaw with incisors almost in a straight line. Neck Slightly arched to resemble a crest, strong, thick with enough length to carry head proudly. Forequarters Legs very strong, straight, of moderate length, and well under body. Shoulders well sloped. Body Short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed. Topline level neither roached nor dipping. Hindquarters Legs very strong, of moderate length, with good turn of stifle, well under body, straight and parallel when viewed from rear. Feet Neither so long as the foot of the hare, nor so round as that of the cat; well split up toes; the nails black. TaiL (Twist) High-set, curled as tightly as possible over hip. Double curl highly desirable. Gait/Movement Viewed from in front should rise and fall with legs well under shoulder, feet keeping directly to front, not turning in or out. From behind action just as true. Using forelegs strongly putting them well forward with hindlegs moving freely and using stifles well. A slight roll of hindquarters typifies gait. Coat Fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither harsh nor woolly. Colour Silver, apricot, fawn or black. Each clearly defined, to make contrast complete between colour, trace (black line extending from occiput to twist) and mask. Markings clearly defined. Muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks, thumb mark or diamond on forehead and trace as black as possible. Size Ideal weight 6.3-8.1 kgs (14-18 lbs). 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. Source: The Kennel Club Org. UK |