
Ronchanelli Whippets
Pedigree Dogs of Outstanding Quality
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Breed Standard
Breed Standard
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the Breed Watch section of the Kennel Club. If a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure. However if a dog possesses a feature, characteristic or colour described as undesirable or highly undesirable it is strongly recommended that it should not be rewarded in the show ring.
General Appearance
Balanced combination of muscular power and strength with elegance and grace of outline. Built for speed and work. All forms of exaggeration should be avoided.
Characteristics
An ideal companion. Highly adaptable in domestic and sporting surroundings.
Temperament
Gentle, affectionate, even disposition.
Head and Skull
Long and lean, flat on top, tapering to muzzle with slight stop, rather wide between the eyes, jaws powerful and clean-cut, nose black, in blues a bluish colour permitted, liver nose in creams and other dilute colours, in whites or parti-colour a butterfly nose permissible.
Eyes
Oval, bright, expression very alert.
Ears
Rose shaped, small, fine in texture.
Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Long, muscular, elegantly arched.
Forequarters
Shoulders well laid back with flat muscles. Moderate space between the shoulder blades at the withers. The upper arm is approximately of equal length to the shoulder, placed so that the elbow falls directly under the withers when viewed in profile. Forearms straight and upright with moderate bladed bone. Front not too wide. Pasterns strong with slight spring.
Body
Chest very deep with plenty of heart room. Well filled in front. Brisket deep. Broad, well muscled back, firm, somewhat long, showing graceful arch over the loin but not humped. Ribs well sprung. Loin giving impression of strength and power. Definite tuck up.
Hindquarters
Strong, broad across thighs, with well developed second thighs. Stifles well bent without exaggeration with hocks well let down. Able to stand naturally over a lot of ground.
Feet
Oval, well split up between toes, knuckles well arched, pads thick, nails strong.
Tail
No feathering. Long, tapering, reaching at least to the hock. When in action carried in a delicate curve not higher than the back.
Gait/Movement
Should possess great freedom of action. In profile should move with a long, easy stride whist holding topline. The forelegs should be thrown forward and low over the ground. Hind legs should come well under the body giving greater propelling power. General movement not to look stilted, high stepping, short or mincing. True coming and going.
Coat
Fine, short, close in texture.
Colour
Any colour or mixture of colours.
Size
Desirable height: dogs: 47-51 cms (181/2-20 ins); bitches: 44-47 cms (171/2-181/2 ins).
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.
Acceptable Colours:
Black & White Particolour
Black & White Trim
Black Brindle
Black Brindle White Trim
Blue
Blue Brindle
Blue Brindle Particolour
Blue Brindle White Particolour
Blue Brindle White Trim
Blue White Particolour
Blue White Trim
Brindle
Brindle & White Particolour
Brindle White Trim
Cream
Fawn
Fawn Black Mask
Fawn Black Mask White Trim
Fawn Blue Mask
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle White Particolour
Fawn Brindle White Trim
Fawn White Particolour
Fawn White Trim
Red Brindle
Red Brindle Particolour
Red Brindle White Trim
Red Fawn
Red Fawn & White Particolour
Red Fawn Black Mask
Red Fawn Black Mask White Trim
Red Fawn White Trim
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle & White Trim
Silver Brindle Particolour
White
White & Blue Brindle
White & Fawn Particolour
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