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running from stop to occiput. 'I'he head should not be heavy, as 

 this indicates coarseness and an unreliable disposition. A full 

 development of occipital bone is indispensable. Nose large, long, 

 broad (black in all except lemons and whites, when it should be 

 deep flesh color), deep enough to make it " square "-muzzled ; 

 nostrils large and open. Ears moderately long, filbert-shaped, 

 and lying flat; set low; leather thin and flexible; coverings silky. 

 Eyes medium size, not set wide apart, and of the various shades of 

 brown, varying with color of coat. Eips full ; not thick nor pen- 

 dulous. 



Neck. — Arched, round, firm, and not too short; fio tendency to 

 throatiness ; no dewlap. 



Shoulders. — Eong, sloping, and powerful. 



Chest. — Deep, with narrow sternum, sloping backw^ird to a 

 well-tucked-up abdomen ; ribs moderately sprung, not flat. 



Hind Quarters. — Eoins should be broad and slightly arched; 

 hips thick, strong, and muscular; stifles are generally straight, but 

 should be w^ell bent. 



Legs. — Good legs are most essential; front legs should be 

 straight and strong, hind legs w^ell crooked, and both should be 

 covered with strong, compact muscles, well developed ; the elbow^- 

 and hock-joints should be hinged long and set straight with sides 

 of body. 



Feet. — With surface enough to sustain the weight, but not too 

 large ; round and cat-like ; pads full and tough ; nails short and 

 thick, with plenty of hair between toes. 



Tail. — Set on well up, and should taper to a decided point; 

 the straighter it is, the better. It should be carried low, and the 

 action should be free. 



Coat. — Fairly dense, and not too soft. 



Color. — Eiver and white, black and white, orange and white, 

 whole black, or whole liver, this being the order of preference. 



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