334 British Dogs. 



13in. ; girth of head, llin. ; girth of leg lin. below elbow, 4|in. ; length 

 of head from occiput to tip of nose, 7|in. ; girth of muzzle midway 

 between eyes and tip of nose, 5f in. 



Mr. W. K. Taunton's Stella, by General (K.C.S.B., 2943) Saff II. 

 (K.C.S.B., 3024) : Age, 2 years and 2 months ; weight, 181b. ; height at 

 shoulder, 14Jin. ; length from nose to set on of tail, 26in. ; length of 

 tail, 7Jin. ; girth of chest, 19|in. ; girth of loin, 15|in. ; girth of head, 

 lliin. ; girth of leg lin. below elbow, 4|in. ; length of head from 

 occiput to tip of nose, 7in. ; girth of muzzle midway between eyes and 

 tip of nose, Gin. 



CHAPTER XXIL THE SKYE TERRIER. 



BY CORSINCON. 



FOR several years past this game little dog and favourite pet has been 

 much discussed in newspapers dealing with canine subjects. I am 

 anxious that the views of each party should be fairly represented in 

 " British Dogs," and with that view I consider it best they should speak 

 for themselves. 



This necessitates making the article on Skye terriers rather longer 

 than I desired, but in the interests of fair play I can see no other plan 

 to follow. I will, therefore, make my own remarks as brief as possible, 

 whilst I feel compelled, from the position I have assumed, not to pass the 

 opposing opinions over in silence. 



Engravings of the three types advocated are also given, which will 

 assist in elucidating the opinions expressed. 



I will first give the opinions of those who advocate the stamp of dog 

 represented by the woodcut of " Gareloch," which maybe called the 

 Eoseneath type. 



It is most unfortunate, in my opinion, that those who espouse this type 

 should not be content with advocating its excellencies, but decry all 

 others with a wantonness and inattention to strict accuracy most 

 damaging to their own cause. 



