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MY DOG AND I. 



* Scale of Points, Etc. 





General Appearance, — Large and muscular, strongly but ele- 

 gantly built ; movements easy and graceful ; not so heavy as the 

 mastiff, nor too much of the greyhound type. 



Head. — Long, very Httle indentation between eyes; skull not 

 too broad ; muzzle broad, strong, and blunt ; cheek muscles well 

 developed ; nose large, bridge arched ; lips blunt, not hanging too 

 much over the sides ; lower jaw slightly projecting. Eyes small, 

 round, deeply set, sharp expression. Ears small, greyhound-like, 

 usually cropped. 



Neck. — Rather long, strong and muscular, well arched, no 

 dewlap. 



Chest. — Not too broad, very deep in brisket. 



Back. — Not too long; loins arched. 



Stern. — Reaching to hocks, strong at root, ending fine with a 

 slight curve ; should nf7'6'r curve over the back. 



Belly. — Well drawn up. 



Fore Quarters. — Shoulders sloping; elbows well under, 

 straight ; legs heavy-boned, strong, and quite straight. 



Hind Quarters. — Thighs muscular ; hocks well let down, as in 

 the greyhound. 



Feet. — Large and round; toes well arched and close; nails 

 very strong and curved. 



Hair. — Very short, hard, and close. 



Height (minimum). — Dogs, 30 inches; bitches, 28 inches. 



Weight (minimum). — Dogs, 120 pounds; bitches, 100 pounds. 

 Nothing under these should compete. 



Color. — Various shades of gray, red, black, pure white, or 

 white with patches of above colors; also brindles and mottled 

 colors. 



