The Fox Terrier. 127 



" Hind quarters, strong and muscular, quite free 

 from droop or crouch ; the thighs long and powerful ; 

 hocks near the ground, the dog standing well up on 

 them, like a foxhound, without much bend in the 

 stifles. 



"Stern, set on rather high, and carried gaily; 

 but not over the back, or curled. It should be of 

 good strength, anything approaching a pipe-stopper 

 tail being especially objectionable. 



" Legs, viewed in any direction, must be straight, 

 showing little or no appearance of ankle in front. 

 They should be large in bone throughout, the 

 elbows working freely just clear of the side. Both 

 fore and hind legs should be carried straight forward 

 in travelling, the stifles not turning outwards. The 

 feet should be round, compact, and not too large ; 

 the toes moderately arched, and turned neither in 

 nor out. There should be no dew claws behind. 



" Coat, should be smooth, but hard, dense, and 

 abundant. 



" Colour. White should predominate. Brindle, 

 red, or liver markings are objectionable. Otherwise 

 this point is of little or no importance. 



" Symmetry, Size, and Character. The dog 

 must present a generally gay, lively, and active 

 appearance. Bone and strength in a small com- 

 pass are essentials ; but this must not be taken to 



