Morphological characteristics of the Stopper Hound: The body of the Stopper Hound is relatively long, but short, with very thick body hair. It is a dog with a very serious expression. This dog is one of the most popular pet dogs abroad. What are the morphological characteristics of the Stopper Hound? Let’s take a look at it together, hoping to help everyone better understand the Stopper Hound.

Appearance:

[Size]Stop Terrier Size: Approximately 13 to 15 inches tall at the withers. Minor defects: Anything exceeding or smaller than this size is a minor defect. Weight is approximately 35 to 45 pounds. Proportions: The body of the Stopper is rectangular, slightly larger than the height at the withers. Physique: The Stopper Spaniel has a well-developed musculature and is very heavy.

　[Head]

Its very important feature is to have a very correct head and a very correct expression. Eyes: The Stopper has hazel-colored eyes, which are very large and soft, but also have a very melancholy look. The nictitating membrane it has is not too exposed to the outside. Expression: The Stopper has a very melancholy appearance and is very serious. At the same time, because its eyebrows are very thick, it gives people a frowning look. Ears: Its ears are very large and thick, with a lobe-like shape and a very low position, slightly higher than the outer corners of the eyes. Skull and Muzzle: Not only is his head slightly long, but it is equally broad, with a notch in the middle, and it has a perfect stop. There are very thick and dense eyebrows, and the occipital bone is very full but not pointed. Heaviness is the overall feeling it gives, but the impression it leaves is not dull. The lines of the muzzle are square, about 3 inches in length, and very broad. The length of the head (the distance between the stop and the occipital bone) is longer than the muzzle. It has broad nostrils and is liver-colored. Has slightly droopy lips. Teeth: The bite is scissor-shaped. If the bite is otherwise, it is a minor fault.

[Neck, topline, body]

Neck: The Siberian Terrier has a short but very strong neck, which is slightly domed, but the head Don't lift it too high (too far above your back). It is not allowed to have too much fat. Topline and Body: Its entire body is very distinctive, including a very long and short body with a very flat topline structure. It has a very round chest structure, especially between the shoulder blades. It has a very deep chest and is very wide with great girth. There are very developed muscles on the back, both in width and depth, and it is very long. The waist and back are the same. The rib structure located behind has a very deep depth because of the body structure above. Tail: The Stopper's tail is docked, approximately 5 to 7 inches long, and set low. When it is walking, its tail will have very beautiful movements, and the posture of its tail is incredible.Higher than the horizontal line of the back.

[Forequarters]

The Stopper has shoulder blades that are sloping back and has very well developed musculature. The length of its upper arm bones is very appropriate, and the angle is enough to be folded back, leaving a very suitable position for the legs under the body. It has very short forelimbs, is very strong, powerful, and has a very heavy bone structure. The shape is slightly like a bow. It has very correct forelimbs, which may be straight or slightly arched. It has very short pasterns and its bones are very heavy. The Terrier has very large, rounded feet with short hair between the toes.

　[Hindquarters]

The Stopper Hound has very plump hindquarters, which are not only very round, but also very strong, powerful, and have a very heavy bone structure. The thighs that are widely separated are parallel to each other and the width is equal to the distance between the shoulder blades. The hocks of the hind legs are very short to the ground, have a very heavy bone structure, are not shorter than the forelegs, and do not have overly curved hocks. The angle of the hindquarters and the forequarters are in perfect harmony with each other, with no hocks turning in or out. Hind paws are the same as front paws.

　[Coat]

The plug hound has a very rich coat, which is very flat and sometimes wavy, and there is no imagination of curling. There will be feathering (appropriate amount) on the legs, and the area below the hocks will be very neat and clean. There are very soft, wavy hairs on the ears. Decorative hair grows on the neck. There will be medium-length feathers on the tail of the Siberian hound, which is very thick and dense. Its hair cannot be trimmed, except for the feathering on the feet, the hair between the pads, and the feathering between the hocks and feet. The hair between the toes of a Stopper should be left on because it is to protect the toenails, and the hair should be long enough to protect the toenails.

[Color]

The color of the plug hound is only allowed to be one color, which is the rich golden liver color. This breed has very strict requirements for color purity. Serious Faults: Dark liver or dark brown in color; white appearing elsewhere except on the chest. Minor Fault: White on chest.

　[Gait]

The Terrier has a rolling gait, which is characterized by a very round, deep and wide chest, very short legs and very long legs. Made of body. It has very deliberate movements. Clumsiness is definitely not the impression that a Stopper Spaniel makes. It has a very powerful gait and is very correct, with the forequarters and hindquarters being perfectly coordinated. The posture of its legs will not be like paddling, or have ups and downs or overlapping. When a Stopper is walking, the head is held very low. If a traction rope is used, it should be relaxed so that its complementary state can be expressedVery natural.

Temperament:

Although the Stopper has a very melancholic and serious expression, it is very approachable at heart and behaves very happily, making it especially easy to train. .

Faults:

The appearance of a racing hound can be distinguished by three standard levels: color and overall appearance are the most critical; followed by the head, ears, and back , lower back, legs and feet; and then the eyes, nose, neck, chest, shoulder blades, tail and coat. Similarly, the defects of the racing hound can also be divided into three grades: the most serious ones are too dark or too light color, white, curly coat appearing on the body (except the chest). Secondly, the head is too narrow, the muzzle is very soft, there is a topknot, the overall appearance gives people a very dull feeling, and there is a shrinkage phenomenon. The next flaw is that the eyes are light-colored, there are white markings on the chest, it does not meet the standard shoulder height range, there is insufficient bone mass, the body is too short, and the side of the body looks very flat. Scissors bite and other bites. There are no disqualifications in the Terrier Standard. (Picture source: Internet)