General Appearance Tall, narrow, finely built, large erect ears.
   
Characteristics Agile, tireless, controlled hunter. Retrieves to hand, has ability to jump great heights without take-off run.
   
Temperament Reserved with strangers, not nervous or aggressive. Dignified, intelligent and independent.
   
Head and Skull Fine, long, flat skull with prominent occipital bone. Stop not well defined, slightly convex muzzle, length of which from eyes to tip of nose equals length from eyes to occiput. Nose flesh coloured, should protrude beyond teeth, jaws very strong and lean.
   
Eyes Clear amber, expressive. Almond-shaped; not prominent, large or round.
   
Ears Large, thin, stiff, highly mobile, erect when dog is alert, in a continuous line with arch of neck when viewed in profile; base set on level with eyes. Drop ears unacceptable.
   
Mouth Perfectly even white teeth; scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Thin lips with no dewlap.
   
Neck Very lean, long, muscular and slightly arched.
   
Forequarters Rather steep, short shoulder blades, long straight legs, erect pasterns of good length.
   
Body Level back sloping slightly from the pin bones to rump. Long, flat ribcage. Short coupled with well tucked-up waist, breast bone very prominent. Depth measured between bottom of ribcage and elbow 7-8 cms (21/2-3 ins).
   
Hindquarters Long, strong, straight and lean, no great angulation, long second thigh, turning neither in nor out.
   
Feet Well arched toes, thick pads, light coloured claws. Front feet may turn slightly outwards.
   
Tail Long, thin, low set, reaching well below the hock; when passed between legs and round flank reaches spine; may be carried high when excited, but not curled within itself or low over back.
   
Gait/Movement A suspended trot, which is a long far-reaching stride, with a slight hover before placing foot to ground.
   
Coat Smooth or rough always hard, close, dense. Longer under tail and at back of legs.Hunting scars should not be penalised.
   
Colour White, chestnut or lion solid colour, or any combination of these.
   
Size In country of origin varies between 56 and 74 cms (22-29 ins), but balance is overriding factor.
   
Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
   
Note Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.