Points. 109 



be moderately chiselled out, so as not to go down in a 

 straight line like a wedge. 



The Nose, towards which the muzzle must gradually taper, 

 should be black. 



The Eyes should be dark in colour, small, and rather deep 

 set, full of fire, life, and intelligence ; as nearly as possible 

 circular in shape. 



The Teeth should be as nearly as possible level, i.e., the 

 upper teeth on the outside of the lower teeth. 



2. NECK. Should be clean and muscular, without 

 throatiness, of fair length, and gradually widening to the 

 shoulders. 



3. SHOULDERS. Should be long and sloping, well laid 

 back, fine at the points, and clearly cut at the withers. 



CHEST. Deep and not broad. 



4. BACK. Should be short, straight, and strong, with 

 no appearance of slackness. 



LOIN. Should be powerful and very slightly arched. 

 The fore-ribs should be moderately arched, the back ribs 

 deep ; and the dog should be well ribbed up. 



5. HIND QUARTERS. Should be 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, and not straight in the 

 stifle. 



6. STERN. Should be 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. 



7. LEGS. Viewed in any direction must be straight, 

 showing little or no appearance of an ankle in front. They 

 should be strong in bone throughout, short and straight in 



