50 MY DOG AND 1. 



action of legs, which should have little feather. Dew-claws should 

 be removed. 



Chest, — Deep, fairly broad, well covered with hair, but no frill. 



Bone. — Massive, but not giving a heavy appearance. 



Feet. — Large; splayed or turned-out feet objectionable. 



Tail. — Moderate length (to hocks); well covered with long 

 hair, but no flag ; in repose it should hang downward with a curve 

 at end. Tails with kinks in them or carried over the back are 

 objectionable. 



Ears. — Small, set well back, square with the skull, close to head, 

 and covered with short hair ; no fringe. 



Eyes. — Small, dark brown, deeply set, but showing no haw; 

 WTde apart. 



Color. — Jet black; a tinge of bronze or splash of white on 

 chest and toes 7iof objectionable. 



Height and Weight. — Average height is 27 inches for dog, 

 and 25 inches for bitch; weight, 100 and 85 pounds respectively. 



Defects. 



Slack loins and cow-hocked. 



