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The mane and frill should be very abundant, the mask or face smooth, as also 

 the ears at the tips, but they should carry more hair towards the base ; the fore 

 legs well feathered, the hind legs above the hocks profusely so ; but below the 

 hocks fairly smooth, although all heavily coated Collies are liable to grow a 

 slight feathering. Hair on the brush very profuse. 



Colotir. Immaterial. 



General Character. A lithe, active dog, his deep chest showing lung power, 

 his neck strength, his sloping shoulders and well-bent hocks indicating speed, 

 and his expression high intelligence. He should be a fair length on the leg, 

 giving him more of a racy than a cloddy appearance. In a few words, a Collie 

 should show endurance, activity, and intelligence, with free and true action. 



Size and Weight. Dogs, 22in. to 24in, at the shoulders ; bitches, 2oin. to 22in. 

 Dogs, 45lb. to 65lb. ; bitches, 4olb. to 55lb. 



The Smooth Collie only differs from the Rough in its coat, which should be 

 hard, dense, and quite smooth. 



Faults. Domed skull, high peaked occipital bone, heavy, pendulous, or prick 

 ears, weak jaws, snipy muzzle, full, staring, or light eyes, crooked legs, large, flat, 

 or hare feet, curly or soft coat, cow hocks, brush twisted or carried right over 

 the back, and an under- or an over-shot mouth. 



The Smooth Collie Club thus describes the variety whose cause 

 it espouses : 



Head. Should be in proportion to dog's size ; skull moderately wide between 

 the ears, and flat, tapering to the end of the muzzle, which ought to be of a 

 fair length but not too snipy, with only a slight stop. 



Teeth. Strong and white, the top jaw fitting nicely over the lower, and 

 where much over- or at all under-shot, it should count against the dog. 



Eyes. Of almond shape, set obliquely in the head, and the shade consistent 

 with the colour of the dog. A full or staring eye is very objectionable. 



Ears. Small, and when the dog's attention is attracted, carried semi-erect ; 

 but when in repose it is natural for them to be laid back. 



Neck. Long and well arched, and shoulders muscular and sloping. 



Back. Rather long, strong, and straight, the loin slightly arched, and the 

 chest fairly deep, but not too wide. 



Fore Legs. Straight and muscular, with a fair amount of bone. The hind 

 legs should be rather wide apart, with stifle well bent, forming sickle hocks. 



Feet. Compact, knuckles well sprung, claws strong and close together, pads 

 cannot be too hard. 



Coat. " Short, dense, flat coat with good texture with an abundance of 

 undercoat." 



Symmetry. The dog should be of fair length on the leg, and his movements 

 active and graceful. 



Height. Dogs, 22in. to 24in. ; bitches, 2oin. to 22in. 



Tail. Oi medium length, and when the dog is standing quietly, should be 

 slightly raised, but more so when excited. 



SCALE OF POINTS 



Head ... ... ... ... ... 25 



Ears I5 



Body ... ... ... ... ... ... 15 



Legs and Feet 15 



Coat 2 ; 



Tail i 5 



Total ioo 



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