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hind legs less fleshy, very sinewy, and hocks well bent. 

 Pasterns long and light in bone. Feet oval in shape, 

 the soles well padded, and the toes well arched and 

 close. 



" Tail, moderately long, carried low when the dog is 

 quiet, gaily when excited, and almost straight out when 

 running. 



" Coat. This is a very important point. The coat, 

 except on the head and legs, should be abundant, the outer 

 coat harsh to the touch, the inner coat soft and furry, and 

 very close, so close that it is difficult on parting the hair to 

 see the skin. The hair very abundant round the neck and 

 chest ; this is termed the frill. The mask is smooth, 

 the fore legs slightly feathered, the hind legs below the 

 hocks smooth. Hair on tail very profuse, and on the hips 

 long and bushy. 



" Colour. Any colour. 



" Size. Dogs 21 to 24 inches at shoulder, bitches 2 inches 

 less. 



" Weight. Dogs 45lb. to 6olb., bitches 4olb. to 5olb. 



" General Appearance. A lithe active dog, with no 

 useless timber about him, his deep chest showing strength, 

 his sloping shoulders, and well-bent hocks speed, and his 

 " bawsint " face high intelligence. The face should bear a 

 sharp, doubtful expression. As a whole, he should present 

 an elegant and pleasing outline, quite distinct from any of 

 our other domesticated breeds, and show great strength 

 and activity. 



" Faults. Domed skull, high peaked occipital bone, 

 heavy pendulous ears, full soft eyes, heavy feathered legs, 

 short tail." 



