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DOMESTICATED IIUNTIXG-DOGS. 



" QuiLiCK," a Skye Terrier, the property of Capt. Frazer. 



tail long, but small in bone and standing straight backwards, that 

 is, not curved over the back, but having only a very gentle SAveep to 

 prevent touching the ground. Fore legs slightly bandy, yet this 

 is not to be sought for, Imt to be avoided as much as possible, 

 though always more or less present. The dew-claws are entirely 

 absent, and if present may be considered a mark of impurity. 

 The colours most in request are steel-grey, Avith black tips ; fawn 

 with brown tips to ears and tail; black, fawn, or blue, espe- 

 cially a dark slaty blue ; the slightest trace of white is carefully 

 avoided. The hair is long and straight, hard, and not silky, 

 parted down the back, and nearly reaching the ground on each 

 side, without the slightest curl or resemblance to wool. On the 



