How to look at a Sheltie purebred: The overall Sheltie shoulder height range is between 30.5cm-35.5cm for the best, with a sturdy body structure, a near square body, i.e. roughly equal in height and length, adequate bone mass, and not anywhere near toy-like. If the ears are trimmed, both ears are consistent in shape and length, with upward pointed angles, and of a length commensurate with the size of the head, not allowing too much exaggeration. The ears are located higher on the head with the inner edge vertical and upward and the outer edge slightly bell-shaped. If the ears are uncropped they are small and folded in a V-shape at the top of the head. What to look for in a purebred Schnauzer: The head of a purebred Schnauzer is strong and rectangular in shape, tapering in width from the ears to the eyes and then to the nose. The forehead is wrinkle-free, flat and fairly long, with a muzzle parallel to the forehead, a slight stop and a muzzle that is the same length as the forehead. The muzzle is firm and well proportioned to the entire head; the muzzle ends at a moderate obtuse angle, with a dense whisker to form a rectangular head profile, and the bite is a clipped bite. The neck is strong and slightly arched, perfectly integrated with the shoulders, and the skin of the throat is compact and wraps around the neck at just the right place. The body is short and deep, with a depth of chest reaching at least to the elbow. The ribs are well expanded and at the right depth, uniting backwards with a short loin. The dorsal line is straight, with a slight downward slope from the shoulder of the horse to the root of the tail. The shoulder of the horse is the highest point of the body. The length from the chest to the rump is equal to the height of the shoulder rump. The root of the tail is high and the tail is held up. The tail needs to be broken and retained at a length that is just above the dorsal line when the dog’s coat is the proper length. How to look for a purebred Sheltie: ForelimbsThe forelimbs of a purebred Sheltie are straight and parallel to each other when viewed from all angles. They have strong wrists and ample bone mass. The moderately deep chest is located between the two front limbs and the elbows are close to the body. The shoulders are sloping, muscular, flat and neat. Well integrated with the spine, the side of the scapula lies just above the elbow. The top of the scapula is positioned very close. The scapula is angled forward and downward and at the proper angle to allow for maximum forward extension of the forelimbs without constraint. Both the scapula and forearm are long, so allowing sufficient depth of chest. The paws are short and rounded, with thick, black pads. The toes are arched and compact. How to look for a Sheltie purebred: The hind limbs have muscular hindquarters and sloping thighs. Has proper angulation at the hind knee joint. In a standard stance, there is enough angle for the end of the fly joint to extend beyond the tail. Hind limbs do not appear to be larger or higher than the shoulders. The hind quarters are short, perpendicular to the ground in the standard stance, and parallel to each other when viewed from behind. How to look for a purebred Chenille: Coat The coat of a purebred Chenille is a double coat, with a hard outer bristle and a dense undercoat. The head, neck, ears, chest, tail and body require stripping. In competition conditions, the coat on the body must be of sufficient length to reflect the texture of the coat. Complete coverage of the neck, ears and head. Fairly dense texture, but not silky. Dense, coarse, bristly and as dense as possible, with a soft and dense undercoat, a coarse cloak, which, when viewed against the grain of the coat, grows backwards and is neither smooth nor flat. The coat is trimmed to highlight only the outline of the body.
