FCI standard

Country of origin: Great Britain
Date of publication of the valid official standard: 24/06/1987

Utilization: Terrier
FCI classification:

• Group 3: Terriers

• Section 2: Small-sized Terriers

• Without working trial

GENERAL APPEARANCE

Lively, alert, with the typical appearance of a working dog, of natural outline.
Stands confidently on the forelegs, which are set well forward. Strong hindquarters, deep chest, free movement, weather-resistant coat.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT

Should give the impression of being active, game and hardy.
Bold and cheerful in character, determined but not aggressive.

HEAD

Small, but in proportion to the body. Well furnished with hair.

SKULL

• Skull: Broad, with a clearly defined indentation between the eyes.

• Stop: Well defined.

FACIAL REGION

• Nose: Black

• Muzzle: Powerful

• Jaws/Teeth: Large teeth, strong jaws (but not long or heavy), with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite (the upper incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors and set square to the jaws).

EYES

Medium-sized, dark hazel, set wide apart, rather deep-set, with shaggy eyebrows.

EARS

Small, pointed, well carried and erect. Neither set too close together nor excessively coated.