Breed Survey at 18 Months of age

General Information:

Hip score: 2/4 Elbow score: 0/0 Height at Withers: 65.5 cm Depth of Chest: 30 cm Chest Circumference: 80 cm Weight: 38.5 kg Pigment: strong Coat: stock coat Colour & markings: Black and tan Testicles: well developed

General Description:

Very large, strong substantial male of very good type and slightly stretched proportions. Very well coloured and pigmented, very masculine head and expression, correct dark eyes. Good length and lay of neck, good wither, firm back, slight peak in top line, slightly short but very well laid croup. Good fore and very good hindquarter angulations where the upper arm, while of very good length is steep. Maximum depth of chest proportions. Stands and steps correct front and rear. During movement shows very good ground covering gait, powerful drive, slight peak in top line, the reach could be more expansive at the fast gait. Very good temperament and gunsure.

Temperament Test And Gun Sureness:

Character: confident, lively, good natured, calm Watchfulness: very alert Confidence: self assured Condition of nerves: firm Reaction to gun test: self assured

Structural Evaluation Whilst Standing And During Movement:

Sex characteristics: pronounced Proportions: slightly long, substantial good forechest development good underchest development very good length of foreleg Bones: strong, well shaped Muscular development:well developed, firm, dry Constitution: strong View in Stance Front: straight View in Stance Rear: straight Firmness in Stance Front: firm Firmness in Stance Rear: firm Feet: very good front very good rear Toenails: dark Hock joints: firm, strong Pasterns: firm Elbows: firm,tight Head: well formed, broad Upper jaw: strong Lower jaw: strong Expression:[/b\ noble, lively, alert Eyes: correct shape and size, dark Ears: very good shape very good size very good set Neck: good length and good lay Withers: normal Back: firm, tight, slight roach Croup: slightly short, very good lay Tail: very good length, correct carriage Angulations Front: very good length and angle of shoulder blade very good length and steep upper arm Angulations Rear: very good length and angle of upper thigh very good length and angle of lower thigh Gait: trotter, well sprung very good ground covering good back transmission moves correct in front moves correct at rear Drive: powerful Reach: very good Dentition: healthy, strong, without gaps, scissor bite Dentition faults: Nil

Particular Virtues And Faults:

A dog of very good breed type, masculinity, strength and colour and pigmentation. Open pedigree, very good temperament.

Advice For Selection Of A Breeding Partner:

Suitable to medium sized bitches that require improvement in type, strength, pigmentation, colour and temperament.

BREED SURVEYOR: Dr. K. Hedberg

Haakon has been DNA tested and is clear of the following Genetic Disease Markers:

Canine Hyperuricosuria - Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy - Clear
Pituitary Dwarfism - Clear
Haemophilia A / Factor VIII - Clear
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma & Nodular Dermatofibrosis - Clear
Coat Colour Dilution Alopecia - Clear
Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia - Clear
Ivermectin Sensitivity MDR1 – Clear