Breed Standard

General Appearance
Moderately long and low, compact, well muscled body, with enough ground clearance to allow free movement.  

Characteristics
Intelligent, lively, courageous to the point of rashness, obedient. Especially suited to going to ground because of low build, very strong forequarters and forelegs.

Temperament
Faithful, versatile and good tempered.

Eyes
Medium size, almond-shaped, set obliquely.
 
Ears
Set high, and not too far forward. Broad, of moderate length, and well rounded.
 
Mouth
Teeth strongly developed, powerful canine teeth fitting closely.
 
Neck
Long, muscular, clean and, slightly arched.
 
Body
Moderately long and full muscled.
 
Coat
Long Haired: Soft and straight, or only slightly waved; longest under neck, on underparts of body, and behind legs, where it forms abundant feathering, on tail where it forms a flag. Outside of ears well feathered. Coat flat, and not obscuring outline. Too much hair on feet undesirable.

Colour
All colours permitted but no white permissible, save for a small patch on chest which is permitted but not desirable.

Size
Miniature ideal weight; 4.5kgs (10lbs). Desired maximum weight 5kgs (11lbs).