T3 



5(3 MY DOG AND I. 



General Appearance. — Strong, active, intelligent, cobby in 

 build, and perfectly coated with close curls or long "cords." 



Head. — Long; skull large, wide between the eyes, slight peak; 

 parts over eyes well arched ; the whole covered with curls or cords. 

 Muzzle long (not snipy), slightly tapering, not too deep ; stop well 

 defined. Teeth level and strong ; black roof of mouth preferable. 

 Eyes medium size, dark, bright, and set at right angles with the line 

 of face. Nose large, perfectly black ; wide-open nostrils. Ears very 

 long, close to cheek, low set, and well covered with ringlets or curls. 



Neck. — Very strong, admitting head to be carried high. 



Chest. — Fairly deep, but not too wide, well covered with 

 muscles. 



Legs. — Fore legs perfectly straight, and not so long as to be 

 leggy ; hind legs muscular, well bent, with hocks low down. 



Feet. — Strong, slightly spread, standing well on toes; nails 

 black ; pads large and hard. 



Back. — Fair length; well-ribbed-up body; loins strong and 

 muscular. 



Tail. — Carried at angle of 45 degrees, with long ringlets or 

 cords. Preferable length, 3 to 5 inches. 



Coat. — If corded, cords should be thick and strong, hanging in 

 long, ropy cords. If curly, the curls close, thick, and of silky texture. 



Weight. — From 40 to 60 pounds. 



Only three colors are admitted, black, white, and red, and they 

 should be without mixture. 



