Bracco Italiano (FCI 165)

Appearance:

• General: Bracco Italiano is strongly and harmoniously built. The dogs most favored show fine lines, combined with well-developed muscles and the striking, breed-specific head that should be nicely carved. The body is as long as the animal is tall, or possibly slightly longer. The chest is broad, deep and good to the elbows with well-developed ribs. The belly is almost straight and rises slightly behind the ribcage. The loins are broad and well-muscled. The forelegs are straight, strong and well-muscled. The neck is powerful and is no longer than 2/3 the length of the head. A double dewlap is present.
• Color: White, white with markings varying in size in an orange or more amber color, white with chestnut markings, white with pale orange. A symmetrical mask is preferred, but absence of a mask is allowed.
• Head and skull: The head compares as 4 to 10 in relation to the height at withers. The center of the head is exactly at the point where an imaginary line passes through the inner corners of the eyes. Viewed from the top, the head forms an elongated ellipse. The width of the skull should not exceed half the length of the head. The stop is not very clearly marked. The forehead furrow is visible. The muzzle is straight or slightly arched. The length of the muzzle is half the length of the head. The nose is voluminous and large with well-opened nostrils. The color of the nose is brown or lighter, depending on the coat color. The lips are well developed and envelop the jaw. Viewed from the front, the lips hang slightly over the lower jaw. The eyes have a soft expression. The eyes are fairly large, with oval-shaped eyelids. The color of the eyes is dark, but may be lighter as the coat color is lighter. The ears are well developed. The ears reach to the tip of the nose. The width of the ears is at least half to as wide as the length. The tips are slightly rounded.
• Tail: Thick at the base, straight and tapering slightly to the tip. The tail is covered with short hair. When the dog is in action, the tail will be carried horizontally. From the tip of the tail, the tail will be shortened at 15-25 cm.
• Feet: The feet are strong, slightly oval in shape and well arched. The toes closed with strong nails well curved against the ground. Nail color is white, yellow or brown depending on the coat color.
• Hair: Short, dense and glossy. Shorter and finer on head, ears, front of legs and feet.
• Height at Withers: Male: 58 – 67 cm, Female: 55 – 62 cm. Weight between 25 and 40 kg, depending on height at withers.

Character:

• Strong
• Suitable for all types of yacht
• Reliable
• Understanding
• Easy to train
• Gentle

Cesky Fousek (FCI 245)

Naming

• ‘Cesky’ indicates he is from the Czech Republic;
• ‘Fousek’ (is Czech for beard) indicates the distinct characteristics of the breed: highly developed beard and eyebrows;

Appearance

The Cesky Fousek is a medium sized wirehaired continental upright hunting dog with innate characteristics for field, forest, and water work. This allows the dog to be versatile in hunting. In short: an all-rounder that works both before and after the shot.
Despite his innate passion for predatory game, he is easy to train and lead. The Fousek is very attached to its master and very affectionate towards its family. It is a noble dog with a gentle and friendly expression, but its overall appearance betrays agility and decisiveness.
Originally, the Cesky Fousek is a hard-working hunting dog. His qualities are still widely used in the country of origin. There, he has been one of the most widely used upright hunting dogs for decades. Hunters especially appreciate its versatility and good handling.
Once at home with its owner, its calm nature comes to the fore, and from a passionate hunter with a lot of will to please, the Fousek turns into a quiet dog that easily adapts to the rules of the family. The Fousek will bark at danger but is not really watchful. Visitors are received with friendliness.
The Fousek needs a daily dose of exercise. But mental stimulation in the form of training and social contact is also very important for the Fousek.
The Fousek is a gentle dog, and should therefore be corrected with a “gentle” hand. He does need a consistent and persuasive owner. An “iron fist in a velvet glove” is sometimes said. The Cesky Fousek needs clear rules and consistent handling without physical heavy-handedness.He is a hard worker and is hard on himself. Driven by hunting passion, he takes on thorn bushes and cold water without hesitation and can, seemingly tirelessly, hunt all day long.
Also loud noises and a lot of crowds do not upset him thanks to his stable character.

Character

• soft dog
• easy to train;
• highly employable: Fieldwork, retrieval, Sweatwork;
• affectionate;
• peaceful
• not a real watchdog;
• need for movement;

The Drentsche Patrijshond (FCI 224)

Appearance:

• The Drentsche Patrijshond is a proportionally built dog, whose physique shows strength and also the ability to develop the speed necessary for the hunting dog. He is heavier than the Heidewachtel. The body is slightly longer than high, so slightly stretched in build. The back is powerful, moderately long and not too short. Through the back and the well angulated fore and hindquarters the length is obtained that leads to the stretched image. The loins are well muscled. The croup is broad and long, slightly sloping. The chest is deep, reaches to the elbows and is roomy when viewed from the front. The ribs are long and well vaulted. The rear ribs are also well developed. The belly is slightly tucked up. The forelegs are straight and well muscled. Wrist strong and with good bone. Hindquarters well muscled and broad. The neck is powerful, moderately long and rather short than long. Transitions between head and body are smooth. No dewlap or wams.
• Color: White with orange or brown plates, with or without speckles. Mantle allowed but not desired.
• Head and skull: The skull is fairly broad and only slightly arched. A barely perceptible groove runs down the midline from the stop to the moderately developed occiput. The stop is gradual: the cheeks gradually merge into the muzzle. The eyebrows are well developed. The muzzle is wedge-shaped and ends bluntly. Nose back is broad and neither concave nor curved. Nose well developed and brown in color. Eyes are wide apart and well protected. They neither protrude nor are deep-set. Medium sized and oval in shape. The Drentsche Patrijshond has a good-natured and intelligent expression. The eyes are amber. Well closed eyelids. The ears are not too heavy. They are set high and fall close to the cheeks, without a crease or fold. Pulled forward, the ears will touch the tip of the nose at three finger widths. Wide set and ending in a blunt tip. Scissor bite.
• Tail: Set rather high, reaching to the hock. Carried low or saber-shaped. When the Drentsche Patrijshond is at work, its tail moves circularly. Never carried over the back. Abundant fringe.
• Feet: Round to oval. Toes well closed and well developed soles. Between toes well hairy.
• Coat: Dense, covering the body well, which is not curly, but also not pure long-haired. Rather, the impression of long hair is given by the fact that the coat is longer in some places than in others. On the neck and forechest, the coat is longer. Ears are covered with long wavy hair. Ears, back of front and hind legs, pants and tail are feathered. Feet are also richly furred between the toes.
• Height at Withers: dog and bitch: 55 – 63 cm. Exceedances may be allowed when accompanied by proportionate conformation.

Character:

• Affectionate
• Even temperament
• Sharp
• Soft
• Docile
• Loving children
• Vigil
• Excellent hunting dog

German Wirehair (FCI 98)

Appearance:

• General: The German Pinion (wirehair) is medium-sized and has a noble stance. It is a dog that looks energetic. The body is not too long but covers a lot of ground. Moderately broad, deep chest. Ribs well arched. Legs moderately long with strong bone. Moderately long neck.
• Color: Inconspicuous in color. Usually solid brown or brownish mold, or brownish mold with salt-and-pepper coloring.
• Head and skull: Rather long head with broad skull and muzzle. The muzzle is powerful. The eyes are clear and preferably dark in color Ears moderately long and drooping. Scissor bite.
• Tail: Shortened. The tail starts high and is thick at the base. Worn down at rest, horizontal in action, never over the back!
• Feet: Oval, well closed. Firm soles of feet.
• Hair: Medium length, very hard, smooth lying.
• Height at Withers: Male 60 – 65 cm, Female: not less than 56 cm.

Character:

• Sharp
• Stands his ground well
• Lively
• Obedient
• Easy to align
• Even temperament
• Loving children

German Shorthair (FCI 119)

Appearance:

• General: The German Shorthaired Dog is a noble and well-balanced dog. Medium sized and very energetic, without nervousness. Body is elongated with deep, moderately broad chest and well arched ribs. Legs are fairly long with strong bone. Neck fairly long with as little dewlap as possible.
• Color: Solid liver color, brown with white or speckled markings, brown mold, white with brown markings, or black with the same markings as the brown.
• Head and skull: Dry, with sufficiently broad skull. The head is finely cut, but not too light. Slightly rounded skull. Nose plain brown with well opened nostrils. Muzzle is long and strong with a slight stop – with ram’s nose. Eyes are medium sized and brown in color. Ears moderately long, and hanging flat. Scissor bite.
• Tail: Set on high, thick at the base and gradually thinning. Carried down at rest, horizontal in action.
• Feet: Round to spoon-shaped. Toes well arched and provided with strong nails. Feet straight and not turned outward or inward.
• Hair: Short, dense, coarse and hard.
• Height at Withers: Male: 62 – 64 cm, Female: slightly smaller

Character:

• Easy to align
• Energetic
• Lively
• Friendly
• Obedient
• Wed
• Loving children
• all-round hound work before shot – after shot – trail and blood trail – good swimmer

German Longhair (FCI 232)

Appearance:

• General: The long-haired German Pomeranian is a powerful dog with a muscular body. The body is short with deep but not too broad chest. Ribs well arched. The back is short, straight and strong. The belly is slightly tucked up. Moderately long legs with strong bone. Moderately long neck.
• Color: Usually solid in color, the color of dead leaf. Red or black in the coat is not allowed.
• Head and skull: Stretched and dry. The skull is fairly broad. Skull and muzzle are equally long. Top of the head slightly rounded. Flat nose and brown in color. Eyes as dark in color as possible. Ears long, rather broad and hanging flat along the head. Scissor bite.
• Tail: Long, straight and carried horizontally. The long hair halfway up the tail forms an attractive fringe. Incidentally, it is common for a tail that is too long to be shortened slightly.
• Feet: Moderately long and round.
• Hair: Long, about 3-5 cm on back and flanks, slightly longer on chest and belly. Good feathering.
• Height at Withers: Male: 62 – 64 cm, Female: slightly smaller

Character:

• Align well
• Intelligent
• Wed
• Willing
• Lively
• Obedient
• Loving children

English Setter (FCI 2)

Appearance:

• General: long-haired, medium-sized, strong, good size and build, speed, strength and stamina, noble, light, dry, but strong with well angulated shoulder and hindquarters
• Head: long, dry, relatively narrow (viewed from the front), arched skull, occiput obvious, stop, eyebrows well marked
• Nose: rather deep with straight nose, which should be as long as the skull
• eyes: dark brown
• Ears: medium length and low set
• Tail: medium length and low set
• Coat: long, rich, silky and shiny
• color: white with black, gold, rust-brown or liver-colored plates or tricolor or black or rust-brown
• shoulder height: 65 – 68 cm, all-white setters also occur
• weight: 27 – 30 kg

Character:

• spins around before lying down
• needs lots of exercise

Epagneul Breton (FCI 95)

Appearance:

• Build: quadratic, relatively lightly built, energetic and lively, alert expression
• Head: medium length, weakly arched skull
• Muzzle: in relation to skull 2:3
• Nasal bridge: straight, slightly convex
• eyes: drab yellow
• Ears: set high and rather short hanging
• Tail: about 10 cm long (usually congenital, or docked). Worn in line with back line or slightly lower
• Coat: straight or slightly wavy, not curly
• color: white with chestnut red, red gold or gold plates
• shoulder height: 48 – 51 cm

Epagneul Francais

Appearance:

• General: A Spaniel with tremendous stamina, powerfully muscled and bubbling with energy. It is an upright dog with a broad, deep chest and ribs that extend far back. The ribcage is neither really flat nor excessively round and ends at the elbows. The length of the back is normal in proportion to the rest of the body. Fine neck curves and neck length is well proportionate to head and body length. Loins are graceful, short and straight with strong muscles. Sloping shoulders, long and with good muscle development, the angulations well visible. The hindquarters have firm, muscular thighs and a sloping croup. The broad thighs show a good transition to the slightly arched hock. A straight middle foot without Hubertus claws.
• Color:White with brown markings, with or without spots. The spots are allowed but must not occur in large quantities. Not allowed are: rust brown on the cheeks or around the eyes, brownish mold or liver color.
• Head and skull: Quite a long and strong head with arched skull. A well visible occiput. A rather long and broad muzzle with a slightly arched forehead and a clear stop. A well-developed, brown nose without the presence of light spots and flowing well into the forehead. The lips are slightly curved and not too slanted, they should not be too thick and certainly should not give a square appearance to the muzzle. Ears: Long ears set on at eye level, they hang back slightly but the inside is not visible. The tip of the ear is rounded. Eyes: Dark amber, medium sized. They give the dog a sweet and sensible expression. The conjunctiva should not be visible and yellow eyes are less desirable.
• Tail: Long and set low. Most dogs carry the tail horizontally and to the side with a weak curve.
• Feet: The feet are oval and powerful, well compact with closed toes. The soles of the feet are hard and firm.
• Hair: The hair is long and dense, sometimes smooth but sometimes with waves. The head hair is short. Curly hair should occur only on neck, ears, feet and the base of the tail.
• Height at Withers: males 55-60 cm and females 54-58 cm.

Character:

• Gentle
• Intelligent
• Friendly
• Notable
• Bustling
• A go-getter when hunting

Frisian Stabij dog (FCI 222)

Appearance:

• A simple, powerfully built dog, more stretched than tall, neither too hefty nor too finely built. The body is stretched with fairly deep, not too broad chest and well-rounded ribs. The back is fairly long and straight. Moderately tucked up belly. Legs moderately long with strong bone. Short, round neck without dewlap.
• Color: Black fur, blue fur, brown fur and orange fur.
• Head and skull: Moderately broad, fairly long skull. The muzzle is as long as the skull. The skull is slightly arched. Slight stop. The nose is black, in other than black and white colored dogs the nose may be brown. The black and white dogs have dark brown eyes, slightly lighter for brown or orange-colored dogs. The ears are moderately long, hanging flat. Scissor bite.
• Tail: Long, reaching to the hock. Carried straight down, long hairy, not feathered but bushy.
• Feet: Round with strong pads.
• Coat: Long and sleek, good feathering, head however short hairy.
• Height at Withers: Male: maximum 50 cm, Female: less.

Character:

• Affectionate
• Easy to train
• Good watchdog
• Versatile hunting dog
• Sharp
• Quiet

Gordon Setter (FCI 6)

Appearance:

• rather large and strong but slow and well-balanced
• Head: dry and noble, seen from the front comparatively narrow but from the side deep
• Skull, wider and longer than nose, forehead well arched, stop clearly marked
• eyes: dark brown
• Ears: low set, medium sized and thin
• Tail: comes to hock and carries in sable shape, horizontal or slightly lower. Thick at root and tapering to tip
• Coat: medium length, straight and close lying
• Color: black with rust brown markings “black and tan”, white spot on chest is allowed but not desired.
• shoulder height: 62 – 66 cm.

Griffon (FCI 107)

Appearance:

• medium-sized, noble, strong, rectangular build, proportionally long hull and shoulder height that compare as 10:9
• Head: dry and noble, arched skull, seen from both front and side, the stop and occiput are clearly marked
• Nose is long and strong with slightly arched nasal bridge
• eyes: dark brown
• Ears: long to corners of mouth, no folds and hanging along cheeks
• Tail: docked, the long-haired has uncut tailg
• coat: shorthair: dense, hard, coarse and lying down firmly; wirehair: outer coat rough, no more than 4 cm long, lying down on top, dense undercoat; longhair: long and soft hair with fringe on legs and flag on tail
• color: brown or brown mold with brown plates or white with brown plates
• shoulder height: 60 – 70 cm

Great Munsterlander (FCI 118)

Appearance:

• Build: medium-sized, long-haired, firm, straight back, muscular loin, prominent hunting characteristics
• head: noble, elongated head
• eyes: dark
• Ears: long and wide and set high, carried close to the head
• deep, broad chest
• legs, perpendicular
• toes: powerful with coarse pads
• Tail: long and set high, in a flag
• Coat: straight and slightly wavy with fringe on legs
• Color: white with black head and black spots on body
• shoulder height: 58 – 65 cm
• weight: 25 kg

Irish setter (FCI 120)

Appearance:

• medium, light and elegantly built
• Head: long, narrow and noble, should not be snippy or narrow, occiput clearly prominent
• aiming: eyebrows and stop well marked
• Nose: nasal part long but should not be too pointed when viewed from the front or side
• eyes: dark brown
• Ears: medium sized and set low and far back, hang close to head and have soft crease
• Tail: set rather low, coarse at root and tapering to tip, reaches to hock and is carried in slight sable arch, horizontal or slightly lower
• Coat: medium length, straight and close lying
• Color: glossy, deep chestnut red without a trace of black or pale yellow, white on the chest, throat or toes, or a small star or stripe on the forehead is allowed but not desired
• shoulder height: 55 – 65 cm

Character:

• wise, mild, energetic, strong, quick and lively
• Loyal, affectionate, lively and quick
• intelligent, not a good watchdog

Small Munsterlander – Heidewachtel (FCI 102)

History:

At the beginning of this century, the Small Munsterlander or Heidewachtel was bred from old battles of small long-haired Standing Dogs in Westphalia, Germany. It is related to the French Epagneuls and the Drentsche Patrijshond. The breed appears in numerous paintings by Old Masters. Edmund Loins, a Westphalian gamekeeper, revived the breed in the second half of the last century. The purpose of breeding this breed was to achieve a versatile working dog. The Heidewachtel works, in hunter terms, both before and after the shot. The dog looks for game by searching a field with its head held high until it is blown away, after which it comes to a stand. When the hunter has shot, the dog looks for the game and retrieves it neatly. The Heidewachtel is thus bred as an all-round hunting dog, loved by connoisseurs for his perseverance and intelligence. In practice, he can successfully compete with other hunting dog breeds such as the Retriever and the English Standing Hunting Dogs.

Appearance:

Pointer (FCI 1)

Appearance:

• Build: medium sized, rectangular, relatively light, impression of strength, elegance and nobility, physique betrays speed and endurance, sharply lined, high carried head, good posture with comparatively short, straight tail
• Head: dry, noble, well arched skull, well wide between ears, clear occiput and strongly marked stop
• Roach: long, rectangular, powerful, the bridge of the nose wide, slightly concave or straight above the lines
• eyes: dark brown
• Ears: medium sized and thin, set high, front sides close to the head
• Coat: short, dense and hard, smooth and shiny
• color: or white with black, gold or liver brown plates or tricolored or unicolored: black, gold or liver brown
• shoulder height: from 57 to 64 cm
• weight: 20 – 30 kg

Character:

• Loving children

Pointer (FCI 1)

Appearance:

• Medium, light, strongly built body
• Head: noble with dry muzzle
• Nose: well developed and wide, nostrils wide
• Eyes: darker color than the coat
• Ears: thin and long, carried hanging
• Back: short and strong, chest deep
• abdomen: slightly raised
• tail: docked approx. 1/3 part from tip off, carried horizontally when dog is in motion
• variety: short- and wirehaired
• color: yellow in different nuances
• shoulder height: 53 – 64 cm

Character:

• lively temperament

Weimaraner (FCI 99)

Appearance:

• Build: rectangular, dry, powerful but noble standing dog
• Head: insignificant stop and long, powerful nose
• Nasal bridge is straight and slightly convex
• Ears: broad, relatively long, set high and hanging along cheeks
• Eyes: amber and intelligent expression
• Body: muscular, the chest deep and belly slightly raised
• Tail: docked, set high, carried low
• Coat: short-haired : with fine, dense and well-laying hair; rough-haired dense and rough; long-haired : 3 – 5 cm long hair and slightly longer on the neck, chest and belly and with fur on back of legs and flag on tail
• color: grayish blue in various nuances, head and ears often lighter, along spine darker
• shoulder height: 57 – 70 cm

Character:

• Lots of exercise needed