The Morphological Characteristics of the Irish Setter Dachshund (confirmed introduction)
For the Irish Lancet, every part of the body is very standard and the presentation is very even, which is very important. Its four legs are exceptionally healthy, toned, and have exceptionally rich bone mass. The male shows a very healthy body structure and is very majestic, but does not leave the impression of roughness; the female shows a particularly beautiful body structure, and does not leave the impression of low bone mass. , and will not show any extra weakness.
Withers height and body weight
The standard height at the withers is 27 inches, the body weight is about 70 pounds (male); the standard height at the withers is 25 inches, the body weight is about 60 pounds (female). It may have defects less than 1 inch, if it exceeds 1 inch, it is not standard. Ratio: Its body length (the length between the chest and the back of the thigh) is slightly greater than the height at the withers (the distance between the withers and the ground).
Head
The Irish Setter has a slanted head, which is very long. The width of the ears is twice the length of the head. Its head is extraordinarily beautiful, and what it proves is that the lines along and around the muzzle, under the eyes, and along the lines of the cheeks are all extremely refined and appear to be extraordinarily small. Expression: It has a very gentle expression, but it also shows a very vigilant style. Eyes: The eyes are medium in size and have an almond-shaped shape. The long ones are relatively set apart and neither sunken nor protruding. It has a complexion ranging from dark to medium brown. Ears: The ears are very short and set back. They should not be higher than the level of the eyes. It has very thin auricles, and there are creases on the top (very beautiful). They are hanging and tightly attached to the head. The length of the ears can reach to the tip of the nose. Skull: Viewed from the top or back of the Irish Setter, it has an oval-shaped skull; if you look carefully at its lines, it is slightly arched. It has outstanding eyebrows, located in the center of the tip of the nose and the occipital bone (the top of the back of the head), and then the occipital bone and stop have very obvious lines. Therefore, the occipital bone and eyebrows can be said to have very flat lines, the position is slightly forward, parallel to the surface line from the eyes to the tip of the nose, and they are very long and very straight.of. Muzzle: The Irish Setter's muzzle is of medium depth, and the length of the muzzle is the length of the jaw. The line of its lower jaw is almost parallel to the upper surface line of its muzzle. Nose: It has a black or chocolate-colored nose, very wide nostrils, and the shape of the upper lip is upright without falling. Teeth: It has a pincer-like bite, with a natural scissors bite being the most standard.
Neck topline and body
Neck: The Irish Setter has a particularly thick neck, but it is not very strong, some are arched, and the length is flat. It is very natural and smooth and intersects with the shoulders, so no fat will appear. Topline: From the withers to the tail, it is very steady, strong, slightly sloping, and downward, with no obvious sagging toward the buttocks. Tail: The base of the Irish Setter's tail is in the same plane as the croup, giving it a naturally stretched topline. It has an extra thick root, tapers a little towards the top, and is extra refined. The length can almost stretch to the hock area. The posture may be forward and straight, or it may be slightly forward and bent, almost even with the back. Body: The length of the body is extraordinarily sufficient, and its stride is extraordinarily large and straight. Chest: The Irish Setter's chest is very deep, extending almost to the elbow. It has an overly protruding chest that is longer than the joint where the shoulder blades meet the upper arm. Its chest has a very suitable width and does not hinder the movement of the forelimbs. Its ribs extend backwards and have good expansion performance. Waist: It has a very stable and tough waist with well-developed muscle structure and a very suitable length.
Forequarters
The Irish Setter has extremely wide shoulder blades, which are very long and slanted to the back, very close to the withers. The upper arm bone is almost the length of the shoulder blade, and the angle is very appropriate, which facilitates the backward extension of the elbow, along the bottom of the chest, and is very accurately located directly below the withers. The elbows can stretch very freely and will not bend inward or outward. Forelegs: Straight and sound and strong. Thick, almost straight bones. Feet: Quite small, very tough, with toes well arched and close together.
Hindquarters
Hindquarters are broad and powerful, with thighs broad and well developed. Hind legs from rump to hock, long and muscular; from hock to ground short and almost straight to the ground; stifle joints brown, hocks well angled, in line with elbows, not bent inward , nor turned outwards. The feet are connected to the forequarters. The angles of the forequarters and hindquarters are particularly harmonious.
Coat
The coat on the forelimbs is short and delicate. The rest of the coat is straight and of medium length. The silky feathered feathers on the ears, front legs and back of the hind legs are long and delicate, with well-fitted bangs on the belly and underbreast, spreading to the chest.The bangs on the tail are slightly longer and gradually shorten towards the end. All coat and feathering should be straight, with as little bending or wavy hair as possible. The Irish Setter needs to be trimmed before competition to avoid skewed heads and clean necks. The upper 1/3 of the ears and the position of the throat close to the chest also need to be trimmed. Excessive feathering needs to be trimmed so that the natural appearance of the paws can be shown. All trims must maintain their natural appearance.
Color
Peach wood color or bright chestnut red, not black. A little white on the chest, throat, and toes, and a narrow core stripe on the skull are not faults.
Gait
The trot gait is very important, very brilliant, beautiful and effective. While trotting, keep your head slightly forward to maintain stability. When the forelimbs are stretched forward, they seem to be touching the ground, and there must be no horse stance (raising the legs too high). Hindquarter drive is smooth and extremely powerful. Viewed from the front or rear, the front legs, including the area below the hocks of the hind legs, are completely vertical to the ground when in motion. When the speed decreases, there is a tendency for simple trajectories. Due to structural factors, it affects the clean and correct pace, which is a defect.
Temperament
I love the character of my Lancet dog, which loves to play. Shyness, evil thoughts or weakness are not characteristics of this breed. Outgoing and quiet temperament are the basic characteristics of the Lancet.
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