Il tipo

"Type is the essence of a breed and may be defined as the picture or image of a breed derived from those characteristics that make the breed different and distinctive from all others. Type characteristics are often overlooked in evaluating dogs but one must remember that without type, the identity of the breed is lost." - Edd Bivin, as quoted in Robert W. Cole's "An Eye For A Dog"---
 Per me se un cane è in tipo può anche avere difetti, ma se il tipo non c'è manca tutto, se non puoi riconoscere la razza a colpo d'occhio!