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THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG. 



go-lucky vermin look about him that gives the impression 

 he is ready for anything that comes along. He should be 

 from nine to twelve inches in height, and should have the 

 appearance of being slightly higher on the hind legs than 

 on the fore legs. 



FAULTS. 



Muzzle either undershot or overshot; eyes large, or light- 

 colored; ears large, round at the point, or drop. Too 

 heavy a coat is a fault. Coat: Any silkiness, wave, or 

 tendency to curl is a serious blemish, as is also an open 

 coat. Specimens over eighteen pounds should not be 

 encouraged. 



