160 THE CLYDESDALE TERRIER 



TAIL'. Perfectly straight, carried almost level 

 with the back, and heavily feathered. 



LEGS. As short and straight as possible, well set 

 under the body, and entirely covered with silky hair. 

 Feet round and catlike. 



COAT. As long and straight as possible, free 

 from all trace of curl or waviness 7 ; very glossy and 

 silky in texture, with an entire absence of undercoat. 



COLOUR. A level, bright steel-blue, extending 

 from the back of the head to the root of the tail, 

 and on no account intermingled with any fawn, light 

 or dark hairs. The head, legs, and feet should be a 

 clear, bright, golden tan, free from grey, sooty, or 

 dark hairs. The tail should be very dark blue or 

 black. 



