Till-: NEW BOOK OF THE DOG. 



Overshot. —Having the front upper teeth pro- 

 jecting over the lower. This fault in excess is 

 said to make the dog pig-jawed. 



Pad. — The thickened protuberance on the sole 

 of a dog's foot. 



Pastern. — The lowest section of the leg below 

 the knee, or hock, respectively. 



Pencilling. — The dark lines divided by streaks 

 of tan on the toes of a Black-and-tan terrier. 



Pig-jawed. — An exaggeration of an overshot 

 jaw. 



Pily. — A peculiar quality of coat consisting of 

 two kinds of hair, the one soft and woolly, the 

 other long and wiry. 



Plume. — The tail of the Pomeranian. 



remain in quarantine for a period of six months. 

 This regulation was instituted with the purpose 

 of excluding animals infected with rabies. 



Racy. — Slight in build, long in the legs, as the 

 Greyhound and Whippet. 



Recognised Shows. — Recognised shows are those 

 held under Kennel Club Rules, or otherwise by 

 permission of the Kennel Club Committee. Un- 

 recognised shows are all other shows, and exhibits 

 at these become disqualified for entry at any 

 shows held under permission of the Kennel Club. 



Registration. — Before being exhibited at a 

 Recognised Show a dog must be registered at 

 the Kennel Club on forms supplied for the pur- 

 pose, upon which particulars as to the dog's name, 



PRINCIPAL POINTS OF THE DOG. 



•J. Neck. 



8. Shoulder. 



g. Top of the Shoulder. 



10. Elbow. 



11. Forearm. 



12. Knee. 



13. Pastern. 



14. Chest. 



15. Top of Hip Joint. 



16. Hock. 



17. Stern. 



18. Stifle Joint. 



Puppy. — A puppy is a dop; under twelve months 

 old, dating from and including the date oi its 

 birth. 



Quarantine.- -All dogs brought into Great 

 Britain from abroad are compelled by law to 



pedigree, 'lite of birth and ownership, arc entered. 

 The fee lor such registration is 2s. 6d. The 

 last transfer of ownership of a registered dog since 

 it was last exhibited must be registered anew prior 

 to exhibition by a new owner. 



