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long), in appearance almost smooth and straight; a 

 slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is only 

 long in comparison with the rest) that is permissible, 

 and that is characteristic. 



11 Teeth. Should be strong and level. 



" Lips. Not so tight as a bull terrier's, but well- 

 fitting, showing through the hair their black lining. 



" Nose. Must be black. 



" Eyes. A dark hazel colour, small, not pro- 

 minent, and full of life, fire, and intelligence. 



" Ears. When uncut, small and V-shaped, of 

 moderate thickness, set well up on the head, and 

 dropping forward closely to the cheek. The ear 

 must be free of fringe, and the hair thereon shorter 

 and generally darker in colour than the body. 



"Neck. Should be of a fair length, and gradually 

 widening towards the shoulders, well carried, and 

 free of throatiness. There is generally a slight sort 

 of frill visible at each side of the neck, running 

 nearly to the corner of the ear, which is looked on 

 as very characteristic. 



" Shoulders and Chest. Shoulders must be fine, 

 long, and sloping well into the back ; the chest deep 

 and muscular, but neither full nor wide. 



" Back and Loin. Body moderately long ; back 

 should be strong and straight, with no appearance 

 of slackness behind the shoulders ; the loin broad 



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