222 Modern Dogs. 



11 Head. Long and flat, not pinched or lumpy, 

 and not too full in the cheek ; showing but a 

 very slight stop in profile. Jaw strong, of a 

 punishing length and of good depth. A thin, 

 weak jaw is objectionable, as is a short, thick 

 head. 



" Teeth. Level, white, and sound ; both over or 

 undershot objectionable and disqualifying. 



" Nose. Black. 



" Eyes. Brown, dark hazel, or black, the latter 

 however, are apt to give the dog a curious expres- 

 sion. They should be small, keen, and more 

 almond-shaped than round, set in the head -and 

 not on the head. Light eyes very objectionable. 



" Ears. Fairly thick, V-shaped, and set on to 

 fall to the corner of the eye and close to the 

 cheeks, but not at a right angle to the head ; 

 they should not be set on too high or point to 

 the nose. 



" Neck. Long, clean, and muscular, slightly 

 arched, free from throatiness and nicely placed in 

 the shoulders, not set on the top of them. 



" Shoulders. Strong and fine, nicely sloping to 

 the back and firm to the hand, the dog should 

 feel strong when pressed on the shoulders, the 

 withers narrow, and gracefully joining the neck and 

 back. 



