Glishanna

 

 

Head and skull

- Small in proportion to body, carried proudly.

- Skull slightly domed, moderate width and length.

- Medium length of muzzle, blunt with cushioning, free from wrinkle.

 

Ears

- Medium size, pendant, well feathered in adults, set fairly high.

- Slight lift from the skull desirable but must not fly.

 

Nose

- Black preferred.

 

Eyes

- Dark brown,oval bright and expressive.

- Medium size.

- Set fairly well apart but forward looking.

- Rims black.

 

Mouth

- Slightly undershot.

 

Neck

- Moderately short, strong and well set on.

- Covered with a mane or shawl of longer hair.

 

Forequarters

- Moderate bone.

- Forelegs slightly bowed but firm at shoulder.

- Shoulder well laid.

 

Size

- Height about 25 cms(10 ins).

- Ideal weight 4-7 kgs(9-15 lbs).

 

Tail

- Set high, richly plumed and carried in gay curl over back when moving.

 

Body

- Slightly longer from withers to root of tail than the height at withers.

- Good spring of rib.

- Level back.

 

Hindquarters

- Well made and strong, hocks well let down, straight when viewed from behind.

- Moderate turn of stifle

 

Feet hare foot

- Small and neat with feathering between the toes often extending beyond the feet.

- Round cat-feet undesirable.