382 British Dogs. 



head, 12|in. ; girth of arm lin. above elbow, Gin. ; length of head from 

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

 tip of nose, 6^in. ; colour and markings, red. 



A dog owned by Mr. H. D. Gibbs : Age, 4 years ; weight, 181b. ; height 

 at shoulder, 9in. ; length from nose to set on of tail, 25|in. ; length of 

 tail, Sin. ; girth of chest, 19iin. ; girth of loin, IS^in. ; girth of head, 

 13in. ; girth of arm lin. above elbow, 6in. ; length of head from occiput 

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

 nose, 7in. ; colour and markings, dark steel grey. 



CHAPTER XXIX. DOG SHOWING. 



BY COBSINCON. 



THE exhibition of dogs has taken a strong hold on popular fancy, and is 

 now a source of interest and pleasure to thousands in this country. 



When fairly and honestly conducted, competition at these exhibitions 

 gives rise to healthy excitement, and furnishes a stimulus to breeders to 

 still further improve the several varieties of dogs. 



Every season brings with it a new set of exhibitors spiritedly entering 

 the arena, and courageously endeavouring to wrest the coveted laurels 

 from those who have been earlier in the field and won successes. 



It often happens that the tyro in exhibiting meets with most dis- 

 heartening rebuffs through his own ignorance of, or inattention to, 

 matters without which success is impossible. 



I desire to point out, as clearly as I can, for the benefit of inexperienced 

 exhibitors, rules of conduct and treatment in preparation for competi- 

 tion, each and all of which it is necessary more or less closely to observe, in 

 order to succeed. First and foremost let me impress on the young exhibitor 

 to make up his mind firmly never to entertain even the desire to win by 

 resort to any subterfuge, dodge, or trick ; unfortunately such things are 

 done, but also, fortunately, by the few, otherwise, what honourably fol- 

 lowed is a most interesting pursuit, would speedily loose character, and 

 become that which no man of self-respect could take part in. 



Forthcoming dog shows are announced in the various newspapers that 



