| Ears |
Set on high at the side of the head, triangular and slightly rounded at the tip, of moderate size with length measured by bringing the tip of the ear around to the inside corner of the eye. The ears, at full attention, break slightly forward and over from one- quarter (1/4) to one-half (1/2) above the base. Prick ears and hound type ears are severe faults. |
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The ears should be of moderate
size,
triangular in shape, and set high up on the side of the skull. The base
of the ear leather should originate slightly above eye level.
There should be
some lift at the base to allow for air circulation, while breaking over
enough
to offer protection from foreign objects. The correct ear leather size
should reach the inside
corner of the nearest eye. There should be no discrimination between different, corect ear sets! Prick and hound type ears are severely faulted because they detract from overall breed type and make the ears susceptible to health issues. A heavy, hanging ear holds in moisture and dirt and inhibits sound while an upright ear opens the canal to debris while working.There are no actual disqualification's for inappropriate ear sets because they have no significant bearing on the most important aspect of the breed, it's ability to work livestock.
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| General
Appearance |
Character |
Head | Teeth | Eyes | Ears | Neck and Body |
| Forequarters | Hindquarters | Coat
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Color | Gait | Size | Disqualifications/Faults |
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