Modern Dogs. 



attain their championships at the more important 

 gatherings in London, Birmingham, and else- 

 where. 



Some time ago there was considerable dissatis- 

 faction expressed in some quarters because a con- 

 siderable amount of unfair trimming was perpetrated 

 upon the Airedale terrier. Of late we have not had 

 much of this, and I hope, what I believe to be the 

 case, that this terrier is now bred so as to require 

 little or no artificial aid to improve his appearance. 

 There is a club to look after his welfare, but this 

 in its present form was only established in 1892, the 

 earlier club being called the " Airedale and Old 

 English Terrier Club." 



The following is the standard laid down by the 

 Airedale Terrier Club for the assistance of breeders 

 of these terriers : 



" Head. Long, with flat skull, not too broad 

 between the ears, and narrowing slightly to the 

 eyes, free from wrinkles. 



" Stop. Hardly visible, and cheeks free from 

 fulness. 



<( Jaw. Deep and powerful, well filled up before 

 the eyes ; lips tight. 



" Ears. V-shaped, with a side carriage ; small, 

 but not out of proportion to the size of the dog. 



" AW. Black. 



