Breed Survey Details


New Survey
  Approved

Period:  2025-2026

Survey Org - SV
Date of Survey: May-25-2024
Event: 2024 New England Regional Breed Survey
Location: Liberty Working Dog Club - Albany  NY,  United States
Judge: SV  Robert Lang
Owner: Conor Crowley
Breeder: Karen MacIntyre
I. General
Height at withers: 64.00, 64.00, 64.00, 64.00 cm
Chest depth: 30.00 cm
Chest circumference: 80.00 cm
Weight: 35.00 kg
Pigment: Good
Coat: Stock
Testicles: Well developed
Color: Black/Tan
II. Evaluation of general condition, size, structure, firmness of ligaments, gait, drives, self confidence and loadability (TSB)
Overall assessment:
A slightly larger than average, moderately strong, substantial male. Good head and expression. Slightly flat withers, straight back, slightly short but still well-set croup. Good overall angulation, straight forequarters, well-balanced chest. With close-to-the-ground strides both front and rear, he displays fluid gaits whilst maintaining good balance. Pronounced TSB.
III. Temperament, nerves, gun sureness, drives, self confidence, loadability (TSB)
Temperament: Steady
Alertness: Present
Nerves: Steady
Surness: Present
Gun sureness: Present
Instinctive behavior, self-confidence, hardness: Pronounced
IV. Evaluation in stand and motion
Secondary sex characteristics: Pronounced
Structure: Medium strong
Expression: Lively
Structural characteristics: Normal proportions,Substantial
Bones: Medium strong
Musculature: Strong
Firmness of front ligaments while standing: Good
Firmness of rear ligaments while standing: Very good
Back: Slight dip behind withers
Tightness of elbows: Adequate
Firmness of pasterns: Good
Front: Straight
Croup: Slightly short,Slightly steep
Firmness of hocks: Good
Gait - Overall:
Front: Toed in
Rear: Toed in
Front reach: Could be less restricted
Rear drive: Effective
Nails: Dark
Feet-Front: Front round/tight
Feet-Rear: Rear round/tight
Head: Strong
Color of eyes: Medium
Upper jaw: Strong
Lower jaw: Strong
Dentition: Healthy,Scissor bite,Strong,Normal spacing
Dentition faults:
V. Special qualities/faults (to supplement overall assessment)
VI. Advice for breeding (Recommendations - Warnings)