He certainly looks a prime example of this breed, and the one I see very morning has much shorter legs (she's a bitch though?) Should I tell my friend her's isn't quite up to standard???!! Hmmmmm, maybe not then!!!

Lovely well balanced little dog.

Nice broad skull, not to long in muzzle .... lovely dark eye, looks to have a nice bite (from what you can see)

Good length to neck, not to long or short...nice ears tapering to a nice v shape.

Nice length and bone to leg, with nice tight feet, looks to be in nice body shape, slightly longer than he is tall, with a good straight back.

Over all a dog that looks like he can do the job he is made for..... with a lovely cheeky expression to boot.

Thanks Kel. You are correct about the standard in parts, "vague" I think just about covers it!!

Thank you Helena. They shouldnt be short on the leg, but perhaps you friend doesnt need to know that.

Thank you Jackbox. He does have a correct bite, my only gripe is still his tail, although a good thick tail and a nice shape, its still a bit curved when he is very excited!! Nothing in the standard that says it shouldnt be, but I dont like it!

He looks like he has a very good 'carroty' tail in the photo and a beautiful otter head..

Thanks BorderPop, much appreciated, I do love his head.

He's stunning Dawn, the only thing I'd like is a bit more weight on the ribs, but as he obviously works I'll forgive him.
Stunning head by the way

Thanks Morganstar.

He is very fit, the grizzling on the coat can sometimes be a bit deceiving, he's rock hard in condition.

Thanks for the lovely comment about his head.