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in shape, and should meet exactly; any deviation, such as 

 a " pig- jaw" or "being underhung," is a great fault. 



Ears. The ears are always cropped for the show bench, 

 and should be done scientifically and according to fashion. 



Neck. The neck should be long and slightly arched, 

 nicely set into the shoulders, tapering to the head, without 

 any loose skin, as found in the Bulldog. 



Shoulders. The shoulders should be strong, muscular, 

 and slanting ; the chest wide and deep, with ribs well 

 rounded. 



Back. The back short and muscular, but not out of pro- 

 portion to the general contour of the animal. 



Legs. The fore legs should be perfectly straight, with 

 well-developed muscles ; not " out at shoulder," but set on 

 the racing-lines, and very strong at the pastern. The hind 

 legs are long, and in proportion to the fore legs, muscular, 

 with good, strong, straight hocks, well let down near the 

 ground. 



Feet. The feet are not resembling those of a cat or the 

 Greyhound, but more after the style of the hare, compact, 

 with well- arched toes. 



Color. White. 



Coat. Short, close, and stiff to the touch, with a fine 

 gloss. 



Tail. This should be from ten to twelve inches long, 

 according to the size of the dog ; set on very low down; 

 thick where it joins the body, and tapering to a fine point. 

 It should be carried at an angle of about forty-five degrees, 

 without curl, and never over the back. 



Weight. From fifteen to fifty pounds. 



