Changes to the standart of FCI that are planned for January 2011 by the Italian Club of IGs. We are really thankful for this material to our friend Ieva.
in “BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY“:
the IG descends from small sized sighthounds which already existed in ancient egypt at the court of the pharaons. [the rest remains unmodified]
in “GENERAL APPEARANCE“:
of an elongated shape, its body fits into a square. its type altough in a small size, fully characterizes the form of a miniature sighthound, the prototype of refinement and elegance of the lines may be considered a model of grace and distinction.
(he reference to greyhound and sloughi is deleted)
in “FOREARM”:
thin bone structure, flat and lean; in perfect vertical position as much from the front as in profile, well in evidence furrow from the carpus to the elbow.
in “GAIT/MOVEMENT“:
springy, harmonious, elevate trot covering the ground. gallop fast with sharp spring.
