Excerpts from the FCI standard for our breed (the
standard used by the AKC FSS):
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
The overall dog is longer than high.
The depth of the body from the withers to the brisket should
equal the length of foreleg from elbows to the ground.
Chest : Chest deep rather than wide, with good clearance from the
ground, enabling the brisket to be located at the height mid-way
between the ground and the withers. Ribs should be well sprung
from the spine, flattening on the sides so that the girth behind
the elbows can be spanned by two hands.
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. However, the
following weaknesses should be particularly penalized
Lack of true Terrier characteristics.
Lack of balance, i.e. over exaggeration of any points. ·
Sluggish or unsound movement.
Faulty mouth.
