Hallmarks of Breed Type (Always Prioritize)
Head
- Color: Tri-colored head with noticeable tan
- Head fall: Simple single head fall presentation
- Expression: Engaging
- Carriage: alert and confident
Temperament
- Confident
- Eager
Silhouette
- Shape: Slightly longer-than-tall
- Neck: Refined & elegant
- Coat: Silky, straight, floor length
- Body Color: Black or Blue & White
- Topline: Level
- Tail: Carried high and well-arched
- Muzzle: Parallel skull & muzzle planes
General Appearance & Size
Tri-colored: black & white body
Visible tan only on head
Level topline
Serious fault: Incorrect topline
Height at withers: 8-10 inches
Serious fault: Over 11 inches
Head & Expression
Bright, intelligent expression
Dark Eyes
Disqualification: Blue eyes or blue flecks
Parallel skull & muzzle planes
Eliminating fault: Excessive grooming
Structure & Movement
Balanced angulation
Equal shoulder & upper arm
Smooth, efficient movement
Coat & Presentation
Long & flowing, hanging close to the ground
Silky and straight with NO undercoat
Tail well-arched and positioned over the body
Color
Disqualification: Head without tan
Black & white body; a solid dog of either color is undesirable
Disqualification: Incorrect color
Trace amount of tan may appear at elbow, stifle or feet
Disqualification: Liver pigment of eye rims and nose
Fault Structure
Serious Faults:
- Height over 11 inches
- Incorrect topline
- Incomplete pigment
- Ears not standing erect
- Hackneyed gait
Eliminating Faults:
- Artificial grooming (ratting, teasing, rollovers)
Disqualifying Faults:
- Head without tan
- Incorrect color
- Blue eyes/flecks
- Liver pigment: eye rims and nose