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SOUTH RUSSIAN SHEPHERD DOG – YUZHAK:<\/B><\/U>(the standard)<\/FONT> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SOUTH RUSSIAN SHEPHERD DOG – YUZHAK:(the standard) The South Russian Shepherd Dog is a dog of robust constitution, of above the average height; fierce and mistrustful of strangers, not very demanding, adapts easily to diverse climatic conditions. GENERAL APPEARANCE: robust, … Continue reading
\nThe South Russian Shepherd Dog is a dog of robust constitution, of above the average height; fierce and mistrustful of strangers, not very demanding, adapts easily to diverse climatic conditions.
\nGENERAL APPEARANCE: robust, lean, with massive bone structure, strongly developed musculature.
\nPROPORTIONS: index of bone structure (wrist size\/height at the withers x 100): dogs 17-19, bitches 16-17
\nHEIGHT: dogs \u0096 a minimum of 65 cm, bitches \u0096 a minimum of 62 cm at the withers
\nHEAD: elongated shape, moderately broad, the occipital crest and the zygomatic arches are strongly pronounced. The stop is barely visible. The nose is big and black. Ears: relatively small, hanging, of triangular shape. Eyes: oval, wide set, tight eyelids. Teeth: white, set regularly, scissor bite. Big teeth.
\nNECK: lean, muscular, of moderate length, set high
\nCHEST: reasonably broad, deep, slightly flattened
\nWITHERS: not too high.
\nBACK: strong and straight
\nBELLY: moderately tucked up
\nLOIN: short, broad, slightly protruded
\nTAIL: reaches to hock joint, low set, the tip slightly rounded. In action it should not be rolled up above the back
\nCOAT: 10 \u0096 15 cm long, thick, dense, slightly wavy, with a well developed undercoat. Hair of equal length on head, chest, legs and tail.
\nCOLOUR: most often white, but also with yellow, straw-coloured or grey shades\/light patches, grey.
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\nIRISH WOLFHOUND:<\/B><\/U>(the standard)<\/FONT>
\nThe Irish Wolfhound is a dog from the sighthound family, characterized by great size and elegant movements. It is very gentle in disposition, sensitive and friendly towards people. Irish Wolfhounds require a lot of care, a lot of space and, first of all, a lot of exercise. They like running and, like all hounds, can reach high speeds.
\nGENERAL APPEARANCE: a long dog of noble posture, with strong, heavy bones, well muscled, with strong loins and hindquarters, strong teeth and jaw
\nHEIGHT: bitches \u0096 a minimum of 71 cm, dogs \u0096 a minimum of 79 cm; however, it isn\u0092t uncommon for bitches to be 80-86 cm high, whereas dogs can reach the height of 90-94 cm. It is often said that every breeder dreams of having a dog that would be more than 1 metre high.
\nHEAD: should be carried high, long and flat but at the same time not too broad
\nNECK: long and well arched, strong
\nCHEST: very deep but moderately broad
\nBACK: long, pliable, flexible
\nBELLY: well tucked up
\nLOIN: well-arched, but the height in this area should not be greater than the height at the withers
\nTAIL: low set, long and of moderate thickness, slightly curved
\nCOAT: should be rough and hard, longer under jaw and over eyes
\nCOLOUR: gray, black, white, red, wheat-coloured, sand-coloured and striped<\/p>\n