The Irish Terrier. 



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intelligent, altogether a rough, merry, but game- 

 looking terrier, not cobby nor too coarse. 



" Temperament. Temper very good, often shy, 

 but always game. When at work, utterly without fear, 

 and rather headstrong ; when in the house, quiet, 

 affectionate, and loving. It is a characteristic of 

 the Irish terrier to thrust his nose into his master's 

 hand, or rest the head on his foot, or against his legs." 



NEGATIVE POINTS. 



Value. 



White on toes or feet... 5 

 Mouth undershot or 



overshot 20 



Very much white on 



chest 5 



Coat curly or soft 20 



POSITIVE POINTS. 



Value, 



Head 10 



Teeth and eyes 10 



Ears 10 



Neck 5 



Legs and feet 15 



Chest and shoulders ... 10 

 Back and loin and 



hindquarters 15 



Coat 10 



Colour 5 



General outline 10 



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DISQUALIFYING POINTS. 



Brindled in colour, nose cherry or flesh-coloured; 

 white legs indeed any white, either on the feet, 

 chest, or elsewhere, is objectionable. At four or 

 five years old a few white hairs, giving a grizzly 

 appearance about the muzzle, is not detrimental. 



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