494 THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG. 



there is no more of it done in this breed than in most others. 

 Of course, where correctness of markings is so essential, the 

 closest scrutiny must be exercised by the judge to detect 

 fraudulent practices. 



I have referred in this writing to the Black and Tan 

 Terrier proper, whose weight ranges from about seven to 

 twenty-two pounds. 



The following is the latest standard of points of the Black 

 and Tan Terrier, as set forth by the Black and Tan Terrier 

 Club of England: 



Head, Should be narrow, almost flat, with a slight 

 indentation up the forehead; long and tight - skinned, 

 level in mouth, with no visible cheek muscles; it should be 

 slightly wedge-shaped, tapering to the nose, and well filled 

 up under the eyes with tight-lipped jaws. 



Eyes. Should be small, bright, and sparkling, set mod- 

 erately close together, as near black as possible, oblong in 

 shape, slanting upward on the outside; they shall neither 

 protrude nor sink in the skull. 



Nose. Should be perfectly black. 



Ears. Should be button, small, and thin; small at the 

 root, and set as close together as possible at the top of the 

 head. 



Neck and shoulders. The neck should be slim and 

 graceful, gradually becoming larger as it approaches the 

 shoulders, and perfectly free from throatiness, slightly 

 arched from the occiput. The shoulders slope off elegantly. 



Chest. Narrow between the legs, deep in the brisket. 



Body. Short, with powerful loin, ribs well sprung out 

 behind the shoulders, the back being slightly arched at the 

 loin, and falling again to the joining of the tail to the same 

 height as the shoulder. 



Legs. Perfectly straight, and well under the body, 

 strong, and of proportionate length. 



Feet. Compact, split up between the toes, and well 

 arched, with jet-black nails; the two middle toes of the 

 front feet rather longer than the others, and the hind feet 

 shaped like those of a cat. 



