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68 MY DOG AND I. 



Muzzle fine, not weak, well filled out below e3'es. Nose black and 

 small. Eyes small, dark brown, not full, more round than oval, 

 bright, and full of expression. Ears moderate length, tapering, 

 carried stiffiy erect and at right angles with skull. Teeth strong 

 and level. 



Neck. — Short, strong, full, and stiffly arched. 



Shoulders and Chest. — Shoulders muscular, sloping; chest 

 deep and broad. 



Back. — Short, straight, strong; loins powerful and well drawn 

 up. 



Legs and Feet. — Fore legs perfectly straight, well under body, 

 good bone. Hind legs strong ; hocks well let down. Feet small, cat- 

 like ; nails black. 



Hind Quarters. — Fine compared to fore parts, muscular, well 

 developed ; rump well rounded ; tailless. 



Coat. — Black, abundant, dense, harsh; smooth on head, ears, 

 and legs ; lying close on back and sides ; erect and thick around 

 neck, forming a mane and frill ; well feathered on thighs. 



Weight. — About 12 pounds. 



Defects. 

 White hairs are objected to. 



Disqualifying Points. 

 Drop or semi-erect ears. 



