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MY DOG AND J. 



Head. — Resembles greatly that of collie, being even more taper- 

 ing and fox-like; a slight furrow down middle of forehead, and 

 more brow than in that dog ; very prominent occiput ; muzzle 

 collie-like; nose black at tip, even in perfectly white specimens; 

 also a slight tendency in upper teeth to be overshot. 



Ears and Eyes. — Ears perfectly pricked, small, and neat in 

 shape. Eyes large, dark brown, and set obliquely, close together. 



Shoulders. — Oblique. 



Chest. — Generally round, with back ribs shallow. 



Loins. — Frequently defective from shallow back ribs. 



Legs. — Straight, muscular, w4th elbows well let down ; good, 

 strong stifles ; clean hocks. 



Feet. — Small, round, cat-like; thin, and unfit for road-work. 



Coat. — Like very coarse fur, with under coat furry also; face 

 is bare of hair. 



Color. — Jet black without white ; pure white is allowable, als') 

 red. 



Tail. — Carried over back on one side (left) ; heavily feathered . 



Symmetry. — Of the spitz style. 



Weight. — Limit, 20 pounds; 7 pounds preferred. 



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