History: 

Breed independent, dating back to the 17th century, produced on the borders of England and Scotland. A portrait of this can be found on the portrait of the Duke of Barco by the British painter Gendsborough. In addition, Louis Philips of France is also very fond of it. The dog has a long body, a curved back and a crescent-shaped tail. Its ancestors may be otter dogs, short-footed hounds, Byrd terriers,,,, and other dog breeds.

The Bantam Devon  Aliases: Bantam Terrier Independent, firm, Reserve and smart. The Bantam Devon Terrier's nature combines expression and dignity with tenacity and boldness at work. Click to enter Bantam Devon Terrier Club

Origin:

Produced on the border of England and Scotland.

Character:

Independent, determined, reserved, intelligent. His nature combines expression and dignity, with tenacity and boldness at work.

FCI Standard:

Body Size

About 8-11 inches tall at the shoulders. Body length is twice the height at the withers plus 1-2 inches. This one weighs about 18 to 24 pounds under normal working conditions. The body is of solid structure, well-boned and muscular, but not rough. Overall balance is more important than a single feature.

Head

Head: Strong and large, but in proportion to the dog's body. The muscles are well developed, especially the facial muscles. The expression is very decisive, intelligent and noble.

Eyes: Large, round, bright, but not prominent. The eyes are widely spaced apart, set low, and pointed forward. Eye color is dark brown. Eye circles are dark. The ears are set low, set back and farther apart. It hangs on the sides of the cheeks, slightly protruding at the folds.

Ears: The shape is wide at the base of the ear and gradually tapers. The ears are relatively thin. Ears are 3 to 4 inches long. The skull is wider between the ears, tapering towards the eyes, the distance from the stop to the back of the head is equal to the distance between the ears.

Forehead: (eyebrows) hemispherical, with a well-defined stop. The cheeks are tapered, extending from the ears to the muzzle, in the same proportions as the tapering of the skull.

Mouth: Deep and strong. The ratio is 3 (muzzle) to 5 (head). The nose is slightly larger, black or dark.

Lips: and the inside of the mouth are black or dark.

Bite: A tight scissors bite.

Teeth: Very strong, especially the teeth, which are exaggerated for their size. The canine teeth mesh with each other very well. The front teeth are neat, with 6 on each side.

Neck

The neck is muscular, strong, and looks powerful. Well integrated with shoulders, medium length. The topline is lower than the shoulders, in a slightly downward arc, correspondingly, the loin is slightly arched. From the highest point of the waist, lean slightly toward the base of the tail. The muscles on both sides of the spine are well developed. From the top of the neck to the tip of the tail, there is a continuous and smooth contour curve. The body is long, strong and flexible. Ribs are well expanded and healthy. The chest is well developed and deep, between the front legs. The lower abdomen curve corresponds to the top line. The tail is about 8 to 10 inches long, with a stout base, about 4 inches long at the stout part, and then tapers off. The tail is set slightly lower than the line extending the curve of the rump. The tail is held behind the back, slightly above the horizontal line of the back, slightly curved in a crescent shape. When the dog is excited, the tail may be perpendicular to the body.

Front Drive

Shoulders are slanted back enough to allow plenty of room at the front. Balance with the angle of the hindquarters. The length of the upper arm is roughly equal to the length of the shoulder blade, the elbows are close to the ribs and are free to move. The forelegs are short, muscular, well-boned and well-spaced. The toes point very slightly outward. From the side, the front ankle is almost straight. Both the bent front legs and the violin front legs are faults.

Hears

The hind legs are slightly longer than the forelimbs, well spaced apart, but not unnatural. The upper and lower thighs are rounded, muscular, and roughly equal in length; the rear knee joint is bent at an angle corresponding to that of the front legs. The hocks are low and the hind ankles are almost perpendicular to the ground.

Claws

Claws are round with thick pads. Dewclaws on the forelimbs are preferably removed. The hind paws are much smaller than the front paws and have no dewclaws. Nails are strong and dark in color. Nail color matches that of the dog. White nails are allowed. Flat feet are a defect.

Coat

This is very important. The hair is about 2 inches long; the coat on the body is composed of 2/3 stiff and 1/3 soft, creating a floppy hair texture. The bristles differ from the wire-like bristles. The coat on the body is shortened by stripping. The coat is composed of down and pencil hair, and the coat effect is composed of these two kinds of hair. The hair on the lower body is slightly softer than the hair on the upper body. The hair on the head is very soft, like silk, it would be better if it could be like silk. The hair on the head is not just the bun, but also the upper part of the ears (including the folds) and around the eyes. The hair at the beginning of the ears is about 2 inches long, and the hair on the ears is sparse and roughly the same color and texture as the bun, giving the ears their distinctive appearance. The fur on the ears is short, soft, and velvet-like. The hair on the muzzle is roughly the same as that on the forelegs. However, the hair on the upper part of the muzzle is shorter. The hair behind the nose is naturally sparse, measuring 1 inch in length. The hind limbs are of the same texture as the forelimbs, but are much sparser. The hair on the upper part of the tail is softer than the hair on the body, and the lower part of the tail is softly feathered, about 2 inches in length, gradually shortening towards the tip of the tail, forming a crescent shape. Trimming is required, but must appear natural; exaggerated looks are not welcome.

Color

The color is pepper or mustard.

Pepper Color: Anything from a deep blue-black to a bright silver-gray, but intermediate colors are ideal. The bun and ears are silver-white, and brighter colors are ideal. The legs and paws are brown in color, ranging from dark brown to fawn.

Mustard: Colors can range from reddish brown to fawn, with cream for the bun and ears. The legs and feet should be darker than the bun and ears.

Both shades of shoulders and hips gradually transition to the color of the legs. The lower part of the body is always lighter in color than the upper part. The hair on the muzzle (beard) is darker than the bun. The ear color is basically the same as the body color. The upper part of the tail is darker than the body, while the lower part is lighter to match the color of the legs. White hair on the chest is common.

Gait

A correct gait requires a relaxed and natural gait, with good forequarter guidance and good hindquarters drive. The movements of the legs are all in the same plane. Stiff, unnatural movements, jumping, swaying, and insufficient hindquarter drive are all faults