Year	1949 (points as adopted by  CWCA in 1934)	1978	1987
Characteristics	-	Alert, active and intelligent, with steady temperament	Alert, active and intelligent.
General Appearance	Expression to be as foxy as possible, alertness essential, the body to measure about 36 inches from point of nose to tip of tail	Sturdy, mobile and capable of endurance. Overall silhouette long in proportion to height, terminating in a fix like brush, set in line with the body. Alert expression.	Sturdy, tough, mobile, capable of endurance. Long in proportion to height, terminating in fox-like brush, set in line with body
Temperament	-	-	Alert, intelligent, steady, not shy or aggressive.
Head and Skull	Head to be foxy in shape and appearance. Skull to be fairly wide and flat between the ears tapering towards the eyes above which it should be slightly domed. Muzzle to measure about 3 inches in length (or in proportion to skull as three to five) and to taper towards the snout. Nose black (except in Blue Merles), slightly projecting and in no sense blunt, with nostrils of moderate size. Underjaw to be clean cut and strong, but without prominence.	Head foxy in shape and appearance, skull wide and flat between the ears tapering towards the eyes above which it should be slightly domed. Moderate amount of stop. Length of foreface in proportion to skull as 3 is to 5, tapering moderately towards the nose, which should be black, slightly projecting and in no sense blunt. Underjaw clean cut, strong but without prominence.	Head foxy in shape and appearance, skull wide and flat between ears tapering towards eyes above which it is slightly domed. Moderate stop. Length of foreface in proportion to head 3 to 5, muzzle tapering moderately towards nose which projects slightly and is in no sense blunt. Underjaw clean cut. Strong but without prominence. Nose black.
Eyes	To be of medium size, but giving a sharp and watchful expression, rather widely set with corners clearly defined: preferably dark in colour but clear. Silver eyes permissible in Blue Merles.	Medium size, clear, giving a kindly, alert but watchful expression. Rather widely set with corners clearly defined. Eyes preferably dark, or to blend with the coat, rims dark. One  or both eyes pale blue, blue or blue flecked, permissible only in blue merles.	Same as 1978
Ears	To be rather large (proportionately to size of dog) and prominent, moderately wide at the base, carried erect and set about 3.5 inches apart and well back so that they can be laid flat along neck.	Erect, proportionately rather large to the size of the dog. Tips slightly rounded, moderately wide at the base and set about 3.5" (9 cm) apart. Carried so that the tips are slightly wide of a straight line drawn from the tip of the nose through the centre of the eyes, and set well back so that they can be laid flat along the neck.	Same as 1978, except that width at base of ears is about 9 cm.
Mouth	Teeth strong, level and sound.	Teeth strong, with a perfect regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaw. Level bite permissible. The arrangement of the teeth should be even and not crowded in relation to one another.	Teeth strong with scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck	To be muscular, well developed and in proportion to the dog's build, fitting into well-sloped shoulders.	Muscular, well developed and in proportion to the dog's build, fitting into well sloped shoulders.	Same as 1978
Forequarters	Front to be slightly bowed with strong bone. Shoulders strong and muscular.	Shoulders well laid and angulated at approximately 90 degrees to the upper arm, muscular, elbows close to sides. Strong bone carried down to feet. Legs short but body well clear of the ground, forearms to be slightly bowed to mould round chest. Feet to be turned only slightly outwards.	Same as 1978
Body	Chest to be moderately broad with prominent breast bone. Body to be fairly long and strong, with deep brisket, well sprung ribs and clearly defined waist.	Chest moderately broad with prominent breast bone. Body fairly long and strong with deep brisket with clearly defined waist. Topline level.	Chest moderately broad with prominent breast bone. Body fairly long and strong, with deep brisket, well sprung ribs, clearly defined waits. Topline level.
Hindquarters	To be strong with muscular thighs. Legs short and strong.	Strong, well angulated and aligned with muscular thighs and second thighs, strong bone carried down to feet, legs short; when standing, hocks should be vertical viewed from the side and rear.	Same as 1978
Feet	Round and well padded. All dew claws removed. Rather large.	Round, tight, rather large and well padded. All dew claws should be removed.	Same as 1978
Gait/Movement	-	Free and active, elbows fitting closely to sides, neither loose nor tied. Forelegs should reach well forward without too much lift, in unison with thrusting action of hindlegs.	Same as 1978
Tail	To be moderately long and set in line with body (not curled over back) and resembling that of a fox.	Like a fox's brush set in line with the body and moderately long (to touch or nearly touch the ground.). Carried low when standing but may be lifted a little above the body when moving, but not curled over the back.	Same as 1978
Coat	Short or medium, of hard texture.	Short or medium of hard texture. Weatherproof with good undercoat. Preferably straight.	Same as 1978
Colour	Any colour except pure white.	Any colour, with or without white markings, but white should not predominate.	Same as 1978
Weight and Size	Height to be as near as possible to 12 inches at shoulder. Weight: dogs 22 to 26 lb., bitches 20 to 24 lb.	Height as near as possible 12" (30 cm) at the shoulder. Weight in proportion to size, with overall balance as prime consideration.	Height: ideal 30 cms (12 ins) at shoulder. Weight in proportion to size with overall balance  the prime consideration.
Faults	Over or undershot mouth. High peaked occiput. Prominent cheeks. Low flat forehead. Expressionless eyes. Crooked forearms. Splayed feet. Tail curled over back. Silky coat.	Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the degree of the fault should be in exact proportion to its degree.	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.
Note:	Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.	Same as 1978.	Same as 1978.
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