Xanto's Breed Survey
Class 1 (for life)
1. General
a) Height at wither 65.0cm e) Pigmentation Good
b) Depth of chest 32.0cm f) Coat type Normal
c) Chest circumference 82.0cm g) Testicles Well developed
d) Weight 31.0kg
2. Overall Description
Large, well proportioned male, good head & expression. Good wither, firm back, good length of croup which is slightly steep. Excellent front - and hind angulations, good chest development. Correct in stance. Correct in movement. Excellent gait with very good hind thrust & forward reach. Firm character, hardness, courage & fighting spirit pronounced, Releases.
HD Grading Ao
Colour, Markings Black-Tan
3. Character, Nerves, Gunshot, Fighting Spirit
a) Character/ Temperament firm
b) Attentiveness/ Alertness present
c) Firmness of nerves firm
d) Self confidence present
e) Steadiness to gunshot present
f) Hardness, courage, fighting spirit pronounced, dog releases
4. Observations in stance and in Movement
a) Sex characteristics pronounced
b) Constitution medium strong, dry
c) Expression lively
d) Body proportions normal proportions, sufficient substance
e) Bone medium strong, dry
f) Musculature powerful, dry
g) Firmness in stance (front) good
h) Firmness in stance (rear) good
i) Back firm
j) Firmness of elbows good
k) Firmness of pasterns good
l) Front view correct
m) Croup normal length, slightly steep
n) Firmness of hocks good
o) Movement away/ towards correct coming & going
p) Forward reach very good
q) Hind thrust very efficient
r) Toenails dark
s) Paws front/ hind rounded and closed
t) Head powerful
u) Eyes colour dark
v) Upper jaw powerful
w) Lower jaw powerful
x) Dentition healthy, powerful, without gaps, scissor bite
y) Teeth faults none
5. Particular virtues and faults
Dog of good size and very balanced proportions
6. Breeding Recommendations
Excellent quality dog that could improve the breed.
Survey Details
First survey - Held at Cape Town Club on 05/10/97. Breed Surveyor Mr A.S.M. Grevelink
Second survey - Held by Western Cape Prov. on 17/04/99. Breed Surveyor Herr G. Müller
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