Spanish Water Dog
This is the breed standard for the Spanish Water Dog
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Historical Summary
The presence of this dog in the Iberian Peninsula is most ancient. His origin is the same like that of the old « Barbet ». His most dense population is in Andalusia where he is used as a shepherd dog, and where he has been known for centuries as the « Turkish dog ». His characteristics, most particularly the quality of his coat, are adapted to the variation of humidity and drought of the marshy regions, which qualifies him as a shepherd dog and as a helper to the hunters of waterfowl and fishermen in those regions.
SPANISH WATER DOG
(Perro de agua español)
ORIGIN : Spain.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 03.09.1999.
UTILIZATION : Used as shepherd dog, hunting dog and assistant to the
fisherman.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 8 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs.
Section 3
Water Dogs. Without working
trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The presence of this dog in the Iberian Peninsula
is most ancient. His origin is the same like that of the old « Barbet ». His
most dense population is in Andalusia where he is used as a shepherd dog,
and where he has been known for centuries as the « Turkish dog ».
His characteristics, most particularly the quality of his coat, are
adapted to the variation of humidity and drought of the marshy regions,
which qualifies him as a shepherd dog and as a helper to the hunters of
waterfowl and fishermen in those regions.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : Rustic dog, well proportioned (medium weight),
dolichocephalic, of rather elongated harmonious shape and attractive
appearance, of an athletic nature with well developed muscles owing to his
regular exercise; the profile is rectilinear; his sight, hearing and scent
are well developed.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
- Length of body / size (height at withers) = 9 / 8.
- Depth of chest / size (height at withers) = 4 / 8.
- Length of muzzle / length of skull = 2 / 3.
BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Faithful, obedient, gay, hard working, watchful
and well balanced. Learning
ability is outstanding owing to his extraordinary mental grasp; he adapts to
all situations and conditions.
HEAD : Strong, carried with elegance.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Flat with only slightly marked occipital crest.
Axes of skull and muzzle parallel.
Stop : Facial-cranial depression gentle, only slightly marked.
FACIAL REGION : Profile is rectilinear.
Nose : Nostrils well defined.
Nose is of the same colour or slightly darker than the darkest tone of the
coat.
Lips : Well fitting; labial corners well defined.
Teeth : Well formed, white, with well developed canines.
Eyes : Slightly oblique position, very expressive; of a hazel to chestnut
colour, should harmonize with the colour of the coat.
The conjunctiva is not apparent.
Ears : Set at medium height, triangular and drooping.
NECK : Short, well muscled, without dewlap, well set into the shoulders.
BODY : Robust.
Topline : Straight.
Withers : Hardly marked.
Back : Straight and powerful.
Croup : Slightly sloping.
Chest : Broad and well let down - ribs well arched; diameter of thorax ample
indicating considerable respiratory capacity.
Underline : Belly slightly tucked up.
TAIL : Set at medium height. Docking must be done at the height of the 2nd
to the 4th caudal vertebra.
Certain subjects show a congenital shortened tail (brachyouria).
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS : Strong and vertical.
Shoulders : Well muscled and oblique.
Upper arms : Sturdy.
Elbows : Close to the chest and parallel.
Forearms : Straight and sturdy.
Carpus(Pastern joint) and pastern : Straight, rather short.
Front feet : Rounded, toes tight, nails of varied colours; resistant pads.
HINDQUARTERS : Perfectly vertical with not too pronounced angulations and
muscles capable of transmitting to the body a very energetic impulsion and
the spring necessary for easy and elegant jumping.
Upper thighs : Long and well muscled.
Second thighs : Well developed.
Hock joint : Well let down.
Hock : Short, lean and perpendicular to the ground.
Hind feet : As the forefeet.
GAIT / MOVEMENT : The preferred gait is the trot.
SKIN : Supple, fine and well adhering to the body.
Can be pigmented brown or black, or be without pigment according to
the colour of the coat. The same
applies to the mucous membranes.
COAT
HAIR : Always curly and of a woolly texture. Curly when short, can form
cords when long. Clipped
subjects are admitted; the clipping, always complete and even, must never
become an « aesthetic » grooming.
The recommanded maximum length of the hair for
shows is
12 cm (15 cm extending the curl) and the minimum is 3 cm to see the
quality of the curl.
The puppies always are born with curly hair.
COLOUR :
Solid : White, black and chestnut in their different shades.
Bicoloured : White and black or white and brown in their different shades.
Tricoloured subjects, and black and tan as well as hazelnut and tan dogs are
not admitted.
SIZE AND WEIGHT ::
Height at withers : males
44 to 50 cm,
2 cm maximum deviation are admitted in both sexes whenever the subject
maintains balance according to his height at withers.
Weight : males 18 - 22 kg,
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.
SERIOUS FAULTS :
Dorso-lumbar region distinctly saddle-backed.
Limbs incorrect.
Belly let down or excessively tucked up.
ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Inferior or superior prognathism.
Presence of dewclaws.
Smooth or wavy coat.
Albinism.
Spotty or flecked coat, black and tan or chestnut and tan coat.
Lack of balance in character.
Evident imidity or aggressiveness.
N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully
descended into the scrotum.
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