TYPE OF ROUGH COLLIE 685 



Teeth. Strong and white. The top jaw fitting nicely over the 

 lower ; and where much over or at all under-shot, it should count 

 against the dog. 



Eyes. Of almond shape, set obliquely in the head, and the shade 

 consistent with the colour of the dog. A full or staring eye is very 

 objectionable. 



Ears. Small, and when the dog's attention is attracted, carried 

 semi-erect ; but when in repose it is natural for them to be laid back 

 on the ruff. 



Neck. Long and well arched, and shoulders muscular and sloping. 



Back. Rather long, strong, and straight, the loin slightly arched, 

 and the chest fairly deep, but not too wide. 



Forelegs. Straight and muscular, with a fair amount of bone. 

 The hindlegs should be rather wide apart, with stifle well bent, 

 forming sicklehocks. 



Feet. Compact, knuckles well sprung, claws strong and close 

 together ; pads cannot be too hard. 



Coat. Should consist of a long straight outer coat, as hard as 

 possible, with a dense growth of under-coat. The hair on thighs 

 and tail should be as abundant as possible, but short and smooth on 

 head and ears and below the hocks. A long frill and handsome 

 mane, finishing with cape on the shoulders, is very characteristic of 

 the breed. 



Symmetry. The dog should be of fair length on the leg, and his 

 movements active and graceful. 



Height. Dogs, 22 to 24 inches ; bitches, 20 to 22 inches. 



Tail. Of medium length ; and when the dog is standing quietly 

 should be slightly raised, but more so when excited. 



Type of Smooth Collie. The smooth collie should be the same 

 in every particular as the rough collie, excepting the coat, which 

 should be short, hard, and dense. 



Type of Natural Bobtail Rough Collie. The natural bobtail rough 

 collie is the same in every particular as the rough collie, with the 

 exception of a natural bobtail. 



Type of Natural Bobtail Smooth Collie. The natural bobtail 

 smooth collie is the same in every particular as the smooth collie, 

 with the exception of a natural bobtail. 



Note. In all cases of bobtails, a docked tail will disqualify. 



Scale of Points. 



Head . . *-.*** . .25 



Ears . .r-^.-j]; . <>*tu 15 



Body ..... 10 



Legs and Feet . . ;>! . 15 



Coat ..... 25 



Tail . lo 



