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heavy fringe ; this is another important point. The tail is carried 

 gaily, but not over the back or in a curl the more it is in line 

 with the body, the better. 



In character Clydesdale Terriers are generally good-natured, 

 and like to be petted; they are lively house-dogs, cleanly in their 

 habits, and show any amount of intelligence. The wonder is that 

 English fanciers have never taken up the breed. They are as show 

 dogs far superior to many other breeds, and for a lady no better 

 pet or companion could be found." 



The following are the description of and points for judging the 

 Clydesdale Terrier, as adopted by the Skye and Clydesdale Terrier 

 Club : 



General Appearance. A long, low, level dog with heavily fringed, erect ears, 

 and a long coat like the finest silk or spun glass, which hangs quite straight and 

 evenly down each side, a parting extending from the nose to the root of the tail. 



Head. Fairly long, skull flat, and very narrow between the ears, gradually 

 widening towards the eyes and tapering very slightly to the nose, which must 

 be black. The jaws strong and the teeth level. 



Eyes. Medium in size, dark in colour, not prominent, but having a sharp, 

 Terrier-like expression. Eyelids black. 



Ears. Small, set very high on the top of the head, carried perfectly erect, 

 and covered with long, silky hair, hanging in a heavy fringe down the sides of 

 the head. 



Body. Long, deep in chest, well ribbed up, the back being perfectly level. 



Tail. Perfectly straight, carried almost level with the back, and heavily 

 feathered. 



Legs. As short and straight as possible, well set under the body, and entirely 

 covered with silky hair. Feet round and cat-like. 



Coat. As long and straight as possible, free from all trace of curl or waviness ; 

 very glossy and silky in texture, with an entire absence of undercoat. 



Colour. A level bright steel blue, extending from the back of the head to 

 the root of the tail, and on no account intermingled with any fawn, light, or 

 dark hairs. The head, legs, and feet should be a clear, bright, golden tan, free 

 from grey, sooty, or dark hairs. The tail should be very dark blue or black. 



SCALE OF POINTS 



Texture of Coat 25 



Colour ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 25 



Head ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 



Ears ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 



Tail 10 



Body... ... ... ... ... ... 10 



Legs and Feet ... ... ... ... ... .. ... 10 



Total .. 100 



