Gait
A straight, smooth, forward trot, light and effortless, verging on the single track, showing balanced reach and drive; pasterns, hocks and feet showing a light springing action. Head and tail carried high. It is imperative that all three varieties be moved in the ring fully and decidedly, to show correct gait.

Major Faults
Any distinct deviation from the desired characteristics described in the breed standard with particular attention to the following:

1. Temperament: shyness, viciousness
2. Bad mouth: undershot, overshot, wry mouth, missing teeth, weak underjaw
3. Eyes: round, protruding, large, very light, entropian, ectropian
4. Muzzle: down-faced, dish-faced, Roman nose, snipiness
5. Neck: ewe neck
6. Forequarters: steep shoulder, forelimb assembly too far forward
7. Tail: set low, snap tail
8. Hindquarters: cow hocks, sickle hocks, over angulation
9. Feet: flat, spread, thin pads no webbing, cat feet
10. Gait: hackney, choppy, side winding, lumbering

Disqualifications
Particolours, unorthodox clip. Size: a Poodle over or under the height limits who has been excused at three shows for this reason.