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Nowofundland - wzorzec FCI:

Tekst oryginalny w języku angielskim (przekład poniżej)

FCI-Standard N°50 / 06.11.1996 / GB

NEWFOUNDLAND


ORIGIN : Canada.

PATRONAGE : FCI.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 29.10.1996

UTILIZATION : Sledge dog for heavy loads, water dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. :    Group    2   Pinscher and Schnauzer-
      Molossoid breeds- Swiss
      Mountain and Cattle
      Dogs.
   Section 2.2   Molossoid breeds,
      Mountain type.      Without working trial.

SHORT HISTORICAL SURVEY : The breed originated in the island of Newfoundland from indigenous dogs and the big black bear dog introduced by the Vikings after the year 1100.  With the advent of European fishermen a variety of new breeds helped to shape and reinvigorate the breed, but the essential characteristics remained.  When the colonization of the island began in 1610, the Newfoundland Dog was already largely in possession of his proper morphology and natural behaviour.  These features allowed him to withstand the rigours of the extreme climate and sea’s adversity while pulling heavy loads on land or serving as water and lifeguard dog.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Newfoundland is massive, with powerful body, well muscled and well coordinated in his movements.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : The length of the body from the point of shoulders to the point of buttock is greater than the height at the withers.  The body is compact.  The body of the bitch may be slightly longer and is less massive than that of the dog.  The distance from the withers to the underside of the chest is slightly greater than the distance from the underside of the chest to the ground.
BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT : The Newfoundland’s expression reflects benevolence and softness.  Dignified, joyful and creative, he is known for his sterling gentleness and serenity.

HEAD : Massive.  The head of the bitch follows the same general conformation as the male’s one, but is less massive.  

CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Broad, with slightly  arched crown and strongly developed occipital bone.
Stop : Evident, but never abrupt.

FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Large, well pigmented, nostrils well developed.   Colour : Black on black and white and black dogs, brown on brown dogs.
Muzzle : Definitely square, deep and moderately short, covered with short, fine hair and free from wrinkles.  The corners of the mouth are evident, but not excessively pronounced.
Flews : Soft.
Jaws/Teeth : Scissors or level bite.
Eyes : Relatively small, moderately deep set ; they are wide apart and show no haw.  Colour : Dark brown in black and white and black dogs, lighter shades permitted in brown dogs.
Ears : Relatively small, triangular with rounded tips, well set back on the side of the head and close lying.  When the ear of the adult dog is brought forward, it reaches to the inner corner of the eye on the same side.

NECK : Strong, muscular, well set in the shoulders, long enough to permit dignified head carriage.  The neck should not show excessive dewlap.

BODY : Bone structure is massive throughout.  Viewed from the side, the body is deep and vigorous.
Top line : Level and firm from the withers to the croup.
Back : Broad.
Loin : Strong and well muscled.
Croup : Broad, sloping at an angle of about 30°.
Chest : Broad, full and deep, with good spread of ribs.
Abdomen and underline : Almost level and never tucked up.

LIMBS :

FOREQUARTERS : The forelegs are straight and parallel also when the dog is walking  or slowly trotting.
Shoulders : Very well muscled and well laid back.
Elbows : Close to the chest.
Pasterns : Slightly sloping.
Forefeet : Large and proportionate to the body, well rounded and tight, with firm and compact toes.  Webbing of toes is present.

HINDQUARTERS : Because driving power for pulling loads, swimming or covering ground efficiently is largely dependent  upon the hindquarters, the rear structure of the Newfoundland is of prime importance.  The pelvis has to be strong, broad and long.
Upper thighs : Wide and muscular.
Stifle : Well bent, but not so as to give a crouching appearance.
Lower thighs : Strong and fairly long.
Hocks : Relatively short, well let down and well apart, parallel to each other ; they turn neither in nor out.
Hindfeet : Firm and tight.  Dewclaws, if present, should have been removed

TAIL : The tail acts as a rudder when the Newfoundland is swimming ; therefore it is strong and broad at the base.  When the dog is standing, the tail hangs down with, possibly, a little curve at the tip ;  reaching to or slightly below the hocks.  When the dog is in motion or excited, the tail is carried straight out with slight upward curve, but never curled over the back  nor curved inward between the legs.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : The Newfoundland moves with good reach of the forelegs and strong drive of the hindquarters, giving the impression of effortless power.  A slight roll of the back is natural.  As the speed increases, the dog tends to single track with the topline remaining level.

COAT

HAIR : The Newfoundland has a water resistent double coat.  The outer coat is moderately long and straight with no curl.  A slight wave is permissible.  The undercoat is soft and dense, more dense in winter than in summer, but always found to some extent on the croup and chest.  The hair on the head, muzzle and ears is short and fine.  The front and rear legs are feathered.  The tail is completely covered with long, dense hair, but does not form a flag.  Trimming and scissoring are not encouraged.

COLOUR : Black, white and black and brown.
Black : The traditional colour is black.  The colour has to be even as much as possible, but a slight tinge of sunburn is permissible.  White markings on chest, toes and/or tip of tail are permissible.
White and black : This variety is of historical significance for the breed.  The preferred pattern of markings is black head with, preferably, a white blaze extending onto the muzzle, black saddle with even markings and black croup and upper tail.  The remaining parts are to be white and can show a minimum of ticking.
Brown : The brown colour goes from chocolate to bronze.  White markings on chest, toes and/or tip of tail are permissible.  White and black dogs and brown dogs are to be shown in the same class as blacks.

SIZE AND WEIGHT : The average height at the withers is :
For adult males     71cm (28 inches),
for adult bitches   66cm (26 inches).
The average weight is    approximately 68kg for males,                 approximately 54kg for bitches.   
Large size is desirable, but is not to be favoured over symmetry, general soundness, power of the structure and correct gait.

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.
General appearance : Legginess, lack of substance.
General bone structure : Sluggish appearance, fine bone.
Character : Aggressiveness, shyness.
Head : Narrow.
Muzzle : Snipey or long.
Flews : Pronounced.
Eyes : Round, protruding, yellow eyes, showing pronounced haw.
Back : Roached, slack or swayed back.
Tail : Short, long, kink tail, curled tip.
Forequarters : Down in pastern, splayed toes, toeing in or out, lack of webbing between toes.
Hindquarters : Straight stifles, cowhocks , barrel legs, pigeon toes.
Gait/Movement : Mincing, shuffling, crabbing, too close moving, weaving, crossing over in front, toeing-out or distinctly toeing-in in front, hackney action, pacing.
Hair : Completely open coat.  Lack of undercoat.  

ELIMINATING FAULTS :
Bad temperament.
Overshot or undershot bite, wry mouth.
Short and flat coat.
Markings of any other colour than white on a black or brown dog.
Any other colour than black or white and black or brown.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.


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 Tłumaczenie - oficjalna publikacja ZKwP


KRAJ POCHODZENIA - Kanada.

DATA PUBLIKACJI OBOWIĄZUJĄCEGO WZORCA 29.10.1996.

 

PRZEZNACZENIE: Pies zaprzęgowy przy ciężkich ładunkach, pies do pracy w wodzie.

KLASYFIKACJA FCI:

Grupa 2 Sznaucery, pinczery, molosy, szwajcarskie psy pasterskie, rasy pokrewne. Sekcja 2. l Molosy, typ górski. Nie podlegają próbom pracy.

WRAŻENIE OGÓLNE: Nowofundland jest masywnym psem. o mocnym tułowiu, dobrej muskulaturze i dobrej koordynacji ruchowej.

PROPORCJE: Długość tułowia, mierzona od stawu barkowego do guza kulszowego, jest większa niż wysokość w kłębie. Tułów zwarty. U suk tułów może być nieco dłuższy i mniej masywny niż u psów. Głębokość klatki piersiowej jest nieco większa niż odległość od klatki piersiowej do podłoża.

GŁOWA: Masywna. Głowa suki taka sama w ogólnym zarysie jak psa, ale nieco lżejsza.

MÓZGOCZASZKA: Czaszka: Szeroka, lekko wysklepiona kość ciemieniowa, bardzo mocno rozwinięta kość potyliczna. Stop: Zaznaczony, ale nigdy ostro.

TRZEWIOCZASZKA: Nos: Duży, dobrze pigmentowany, o dobrze rozwiniętych nozdrzach. Czarny u psów czarnych i biało-czarnych, brązowy u psów brązowych. Kufa: Wyraźnie graniasta, głęboka i umiarkowanie krótka, pokryta krótkim, delikatnym włosem, pozbawiona zmarszczek. Kąt wargowy widoczny, ale nie przesadnie zaznaczony. Fafle: Miękkie. Zgryz: Zgryz nożycowy lub cęgowy. Oczy: Stosunkowo małe, umiarkowanie głęboko lecz szeroko osadzone: trzecia powieka niewidoczna. Ciemnobrązowe u psów czarnych i biało-czarnych, jaśniejsze dopuszczalne u psów brązowych. Uszy: Stosunkowo małe, trójkątne, o zaokrąglonych końcach, osadzonych daleko w tyle głowy, dobrze przylegające. Długość ucha u dorosłego psa jest taka, aby przy mierzeniu sięgało do wewnętrznego kącika oka.

SZYJA: Mocna, muskularna, dobrze osadzona na łopatkach, długa na tyle, aby pozwalała na dumne noszenie głowy. Bez przesadnego podgardla.

TUŁÓW: O masywnym kośćcu. Oglądany z boku głęboki i mocny. Górna linia: Horyzontalna i stabilna od kłębu do zadu. Grzbiet: Szeroki. Lędźwie: Mocne i dobrze umięśnione. Zad: Szeroki, opadający pod kątem około 30°. Klatka piersiowa: Szeroka, pojemna i głęboka, z dobrze wysklepionymi żebrami. Linia dolna i brzuch: Prawie horyzontalna, nigdy podciągnięta.

KOŃCZYNY:

KOŃCZYNY PRZEDNIE: Proste i równoległe, także w stępie i w wolnym kłusie. Łopatki: Bardzo dobrze umięśnione, wyraźnie ukośnie ustawione. Łokcie: Przylegające. Śródręcze: Nieznacznie nachylone. Łapy: Duże, proporcjonalne do tułowia, dobrze zaokrąglone i zwarte, o mocnych, ściśle przylegających do siebie palcach. Palce połączone błona.

KOŃCZYNY TYLNE: Ponieważ zdolność do uciągu dużych ciężarów, do pływania oraz dynamicznego, przestrzennego kroku zależy w dużej mierze od kończyn tylnych, ich budowa ma u nowofundlanda ogromne znaczenie. Miednica powinna być mocna, szeroka i długa. Uda: Szerokie i muskularne. Kolana: Dobrze katowane, ale nie aż tak, aby pies sprawiał wrażenie kucającego. Podudzie: Mocne i dość długie. Staw skokowy: Stosunkowo krótki, bardzo nisko ustawiony; stawy równoległe do siebie i szeroko rozstawione; nigdy nie wykręcone ani na zewnątrz ani do wewnątrz. Łapy: Mocne i zwarte. Wilcze pazury, jeśli są, należy usunąć.

OGON: U pływającego nowofundlanda pełni rolę steru: dlatego nasada powinna być mocna i szeroka. U stojącego psa ogon zwisa w dół. ewentualnie nieznacznie podkręcony na końcu; sięga do pięty, lub nieco poniżej. W ruchu lub podnieceniu ogon noszony jest w linii poziomej, nieznacznie podkręcony na końcu, nie może być nigdy zakręcony nad grzbietem ani też wciśnięty pod brzuch.

CHODY: Ruch nowofundlanda charakteryzuje długi wykrok przednich kończyn i mocny napęd kończyn tylnych, dające wrażenie swobody i siły. Lekkie kolebanie grzbietu jest naturalne. Gdy pies przyspiesza, kończyny wykazują tendencję do zbieżnego stawiania, linia grzbietu pozostaje pozioma.

SZATA:

WŁOS: Odporny na przemoczenie i wilgoć. Włos okrywowy umiarkowanej długości i prosty, bez lokowatości. Lekko falisty dopuszczalny. Podszerstek miękki i gęsty, gęstszy zimą niż latem, ale zawsze obecny na zadzie i klatce piersiowej. Włos na czaszce, kufie i uszach krótki i delikatny. Pióro na przednich i portki na tylnych kończynach. Gęsty, długi włos pokrywa całkowicie ogon, nie tworzy jednak pióra. Trymowanie i strzyżenie szaty nie jest popierane.

UMASZCZENIE: Czarne, czarno-białe i brązowe. Czarne: jest tradycyjnym umaszczeniem nowofundlanda. Kolor jak najbardziej jednolity, ale nieznaczny brązowy nalot dopuszczalny. Białe znaczenia na piersi, palcach i/ lub na końcu ogona dopuszczalne. Biało-czarne: ma dla rasy historyczne znaczenie. Preferowane rozmieszczenie znaczeń: czarna głowa z białą strzałką schodzącą na kufę, czarne symetrycznie zachodzące na boki siodło, czarny zad i czarna wierzchnia część ogona. Pozostałe partie ciała są białe, mogą mieć jednak minimalne czarne nakrapianie. Brązowe: odcienie od czekoladowego do koloru brązu. Białe znaczenia na piersi, łapach i/lub końcu ogona dopuszczalne. Na wystawach psy są oceniane bez podziału na umaszczenia w klasach.

WIELKOŚĆ: Wysokość w kłębie: Psy 71 cm (28 inches), Suki 66 cm (26 inches). Przeciętna waga: Psy około 68 kg. Suki około 54 kg. Duże gabaryty psa pożądane, ale nie są oceniane wyżej niż harmonijność, ogólne wrażenie, solidność konstrukcji i prawidłowy ruch.

WADY: Każde odstępstwo od wzorca należy traktować jako wadę. Jej ocena powinna być proporcjonalna do stopnia tego odstępstwa.

Ogólne wrażenie: wysokonożność, brak masy.

Ogólna budowa kośćca: ociężały wygląd, delikatny kościec.

Charakter: agresywność, bojaźliwość.

Głowa: wąska.

Kufa: spiczasta lub długa.

Fafle: wyraźne.

Oczy: okrągłe, wyłupiaste, żółte, widoczna trzecia powieka.

Grzbiet: karpiowaty, miękki lub łękowaty.

Ogon: krótki, długi, załamany, skręcony na końcu.

Kończyny przednie: miękkie nadgarstki, płaskie łapy, łapy ustawione do środka lub na zewnątrz, brak błony między palcami.

Kończyny tylne: stromo katowane, o krowiej postawie, beczkowate. szpotawe.

Chody: ruch drobiący, powłóczący, "dryfujący"- oś ciała niezgodna z kierunkiem ruchu, zbyt wąsko stawiane kończyny, ruch plączący, krzyżowanie kończyn przednich, rozbieżne lub wyraźnie zbieżne ich stawianie. hackney, inochód.

Włos: całkowicie nastroszony. Brak podszerstka.

WADY DYSKWALIFIKUJĄCE:

Usposobienie inne niż wzorcowe.

Przodozgryz, tyłozgryz, skrzywienie żuchwy.

Krótki i gładki włos.

Znaczenia w innym kolorze niż biały u psów czarnych i brązowych.

Każde inne umaszczenie niż czarne, biało-czarne i brązowe.

UWAGA:

Psy muszą mieć dwa, normalnie rozwinięte jądra, w pełni usytuowane w mosznie.



Wzorzec amerykański (AKC) :

Working Group

General Appearance

The Newfoundland is a sweet-dispositioned dog that acts neither dull nor ill-tempered. He is a devoted companion. A multipurpose dog, at home on land and in water, the Newfoundland is capable of draft work and possesses natural lifesaving abilities. The Newfoundland is a large, heavily coated, well balanced dog that is deep-bodied, heavily boned, muscular, and strong. A good specimen of the breed has dignity and proud head carriage. The following description is that of the ideal Newfoundland. Any deviation from this ideal is to be penalized to the extent of the deviation. Structural and movement faults common to all working dogs are as undesirable in the Newfoundland as in any other breed, even though they are not specifically mentioned herein.

Size, Proportion, Substance

Average height for adult dogs is 28 inches, for adult bitches, 26 inches. Approximate weight of adult dogs ranges from 130 to 150 pounds, adult bitches from 100 to 120 pounds. The dog's appearance is more massive throughout than the bitch's. Large size is desirable, but never at the expense of balance, structure, and correct gait. The Newfoundland is slightly longer than tall when measured from the point of shoulder to point of buttocks and from withers to ground. He is a dog of considerable substance which is determined by spring of rib, strong muscle, and heavy bone.

Head

The head is massive, with a broad skull, slightly arched crown, and strongly developed occipital bone. Cheeks are well developed. Eyes are dark brown. (Browns and Grays may have lighter eyes and should be penalized only to the extent that color affects expression.) They are relatively small, deep-set, and spaced wide apart. Eyelids fit closely with no inversion. Ears are relatively small and triangular with rounded tips. They are set on the skull level with, or slightly above, the brow and lie close to the head. When the ear is brought forward, it reaches to the inner corner of the eye on the same side. Expression is soft and reflects the characteristics of the breed: benevolence, intelligence, and dignity. Forehead and face are smooth and free of wrinkles. Slope of the stop is moderate but, because of the well developed brow, it may appear abrupt in profile. The muzzle is clean-cut, broad throughout its length, and deep. Depth and length are approximately equal, the length from tip of nose to stop being less than that from stop to occiput. The top of the muzzle is rounded, and the bridge, in profile, is straight or only slightly arched. Teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. Dropped lower incisors, in an otherwise normal bite, are not indicative of a skeletal malocclusion and should be considered only a minor deviation.

Neck, Topline, Body

The neck is strong and well set on the shoulders and is long enough for proud head carriage. The back is strong, broad, and muscular and is level from just behind the withers to the croup. The chest is full and deep with the brisket reaching at least down to the elbows. Ribs are well sprung, with the anterior third of the rib cage tapered to allow elbow clearance. The flank is deep. The croup is broad and slopes slightly. Tail--Tail set follows the natural line of the croup. The tail is broad at the base and strong. It has no kinks, and the distal bone reaches to the hock. When the dog is standing relaxed, its tail hangs straight or with a slight curve at the end. When the dog is in motion or excited, the tail is carried out, but it does not curl over the back.

Forequarters

Shoulders are muscular and well laid back. Elbows lie directly below the highest point of the withers. Forelegs are muscular, heavily boned, straight, and parallel to each other, and the elbows point directly to the rear. The distance from elbow to ground equals about half the dog's height. Pasterns are strong and slightly sloping. Feet are proportionate to the body in size, webbed, and cat foot in type. Dewclaws may be removed.

Hindquarters

The rear assembly is powerful, muscular, and heavily boned. Viewed from the rear, the legs are straight and parallel. Viewed from the side, the thighs are broad and fairly long. Stifles and hocks are well bent and the line from hock to ground is perpendicular. Hocks are well let down. Hind feet are similar to the front feet. Dewclaws should be removed.

Coat

The adult Newfoundland has a flat, water-resistant, double coat that tends to fall back into place when rubbed against the nap. The outer coat is coarse, moderately long, and full, either straight or with a wave. The undercoat is soft and dense, although it is often less dense during the summer months or in warmer climates. Hair on the face and muzzle is short and fine. The backs of the legs are feathered all the way down. The tail is covered with long dense hair. Excess hair may be trimmed for neatness. Whiskers need not be trimmed.

Color

Color is secondary to type, structure, and soundness. Recognized Newfoundland colors are black, brown, gray, and white and black.

Solid Colors

--Blacks, Browns, and Grays may appear as solid colors or solid colors with white at any, some, or all, of the following locations: chin, chest, toes, and tip of tail. Any amount of white found at these locations is typical and is not penalized. Also typical are a tinge of bronze on a black or gray coat and lighter furnishings on a brown or gray coat.

Landseer

--White base coat with black markings. Typically, the head is solid black, or black with white on the muzzle, with or without a blaze. There is a separate black saddle and black on the rump extending onto a white tail. Markings, on either Solid Colors or Landseers, might deviate considerably from those described and should be penalized only to the extent of the deviation. Clear white or white with minimal ticking is preferred. Beauty of markings should be considered only when comparing dogs of otherwise comparable quality and never at the expense of type, structure and soundness.

Disqualifications

-- Any colors or combinations of colors not specifically described are disqualified.

Gait

The Newfoundland in motion has good reach, strong drive, and gives the impression of effortless power. His gait is smooth and rhythmic, covering the maximum amount of ground with the minimum number of steps. Forelegs and hind legs travel straight forward. As the dog's speed increases, the legs tend toward single tracking. When moving, a slight roll of the skin is characteristic of the breed. Essential to good movement is the balance of correct front and rear assemblies.

Temperament

Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed.

Disqualifications

Any colors or combinations of colors not specifically described are disqualified.

Approved May 8, 1990 Effective June 28, 1990

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Wzorzec kanadyjski (CKC):

Origin and Purpose:

The breed originated in Newfoundland from dogs indigenous to the island, and the big black bear dogs introduced by the Vikings in 1001 A.D. With the advent of European fishermen, a variety of new breeds helped to shape and re-invigorate the breed, but the essential characteristics of the Newfoundland dog remained. By the time colonization was permitted in 1610, the distinct physical characteristics and mental attributes had been established in the breed for all time. The large size, heavy coat and webbed feet permit him to withstand the rigours of the extreme climate and sea while serving both as lifeguard and draught animal.

General Appearance

The Newfoundland is massive, deep bodied, well muscled and co-ordinated, projecting dignity in stance and head carriage. The appearance is square in that the length of the dog, from the top of the withers to the base of the tail, is equal to the distance from the top of the withers to the ground. The distance from the top of the withers to the underside of the chest is greater than the distance from the underside of the chest to the ground. The body of the bitch may be slightly longer, and is less massive than that of the dog. A mature dog should never appear leggy or lacking substance. The Newfoundland is free moving with a slight roll perceptible. Substantial webbing of the toes is always present. Large size is desirable but never at the expense of gait symmetry and balance. Fine bone is to be faulted.

Temperament

The Newfoundland?s expression is soft and reflects the character of the breed--benevolent, intelligent, dignified but capable of fun. He is known for his sterling gentleness and serenity. Any show of ill temper or timidity is to be severely faulted. Bad temperament is a disqualification.

Size

The average height for adult dogs is 28 inches (71 cm), for adult bitches, 26 inches (66 cm). The average weight for adult dogs is 150 lb. (68 kg), for adult bitches, 120 lb. (54 kg). Large size is desirable but it is not to be favoured over correct gait, symmetry, soundness and structure.

Coat and colour

The Newfoundland has a water resistant double coat. The outer coat is moderately long and straight with no curl. A slight wave is permissible. When rubbed the wrong way, the coat tends to fall back into place. The undercoat is soft and dense, but less dense during summer months, but always found to some extent on the rump and chest. A completely open coat is to be faulted. The hair on the head, muzzle, and ears is short and fine. The front and rear legs are feathered. The tail is completely covered with long dense hair, but does not form a flag. A short, flat, smooth coat (Labrador Retriever type) is a disqualification. The traditional colour is black. A sunburned black is permissible. White markings on chest, toes and/or tip of tail are permissible. Markings of any colour other than white are most objectionable and the dog is to be disqualified. The Landseer Newfoundland is white with black markings, and is of historical significance to the breed. The preferred pattern of markings for the Landseer is black head with white blaze extending onto the muzzle, black saddle and black rump and upper tail. All remaining parts are to be white with a minimum of ticking. The symmetry of markings and beauty of pattern characterize the best marked Landseers. Landseers are to be shown in the same classes as blacks unless special classes are provided for them.

Head

The head is massive with a broad skull, slightly arched crown and strongly developed occipital bone. The forehead and face are smooth and free from wrinkles. The stop is not abrupt. The muzzle is clean-cut and covered with short fine hair. It is rather square, deep and moderately short. The nostrils are well developed. The bitch?s head follows the same general conformation, but is feminine and less massive. A narrow head, snipey or long muzzle is to be faulted. Pronounced flews are not desirable. The eyes are dark brown, relatively small and deep set. They are spaced wide apart and show no haw. Round, protruding or yellow eyes are objectionable. The ears are relatively small and triangular with rounded tips. They are set well back on the side of the head and lie close. When the ear of the adult dog is brought forward, it reaches to the inner corner of the eye on the same side. The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite.

Neck

The neck is strong, muscular, and well set on the shoulders. It is long enough to permit dignified head carriage, and should not show surplus dewlap.

Forequarters

When the dog is not in motion, the forelegs are straight and parallel, with the elbows close to the chest. The shoulders are well muscled and well laid back at an angle approaching 45 degrees. The pasterns are slightly sloping. Down in the pasterns is to be faulted. The feet are proportionate to the body in size, well rounded and tight, with firm compact toes (cat-foot type). Splayed toes are a fault. Toeing in or out is undesirable.

Body

The Newfoundland?s chest is broad, full and deep, with the brisket reaching to the elbows. The back is broad, with good spread of rib, and the topline is level from the withers to croup, never roached, slack, or swayed. The loins are strong and well muscled, and the croup is broad. The pelvis slopes at an angle of about 30 degrees. Viewed from the side, the body is deep, showing no discernible tuck-up. Bone structure is massive throughout but does not give sluggish appearance.

Hindquarters

Because driving power for swimming, pulling loads or covering ground efficiently is largely dependent upon the hindquarters, the rear structure of the Newfoundland is of prime importance. The hip assembly is broad, strong and well developed. The upper thighs are wide and muscular. The lower thighs are strong and fairly long. The stifles are well bent, but not so as to give a crouching appearance. The hocks are well let down, well apart and parallel to each other. They turn neither in nor out. The feet are firm and tight. Dewclaws, if present, should have been removed. Straight stifles, cow-hocks, barrel legs, and pigeon toes are to be faulted.

Tail

The tail acts as a rudder when the Newfoundland is swimming; therefore it is strong and broad at the base. When the dog is standing the tail hangs straight down, possibly a little curved at the tip, reaching to, or slightly below the hocks; when the dog is in motion or excited, the tail is carried straight out or with slight upward curve but never curled over the back nor curved inward between the legs. A tail with a kink or curled at the end is very objectionable.

Gait

The Newfoundland has good reach and strong drive, giving the impression of effortless power. In motion, the legs move straight forward, parallel to the line of travel. A slight roll is present. As the speed increases, the dog tends to single track, with the topline remaining level. Mincing, shuffling, crabbing, too close moving, weaving, crossing over in front, toeing out or distinctly toeing-in in front, hackney action and pacing are all faults.

Faults

Legginess, narrow head, snipey or long muzzle, pronounced flews, short tail, long tail, tail with a kink, tail with curled end, fine bone, any show of ill temper or timidity, open coat, eyes showing pronounced haw, round, protruding or yellow eyes, splayed feet, down pasterns, mincing, shuffling, crabbing, weaving, crossing over in front, toeing out or distinctly toeing-in in front, hackney action or pacing, straight stifles, cow-hocks, barrel legs, roached, slack or sway back, lack of webbing between toes, overshot or undershot or wry mouth.

Disqualifications

Bad temperament, short flat-coat (Labrador Retriever type), markings of any other colour than white on a black dog, any colours other than the traditional black, or Landseer (white and black).

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