674 The Dog Book 



Co/owr.— Whole-coloured black, red, yellow, blue, white, etc., not in 

 patches (the under part of tail and back of thighs frequently of a lighter 



colour). 



General Appearance. — A lively, compact, short coupled dog, well knit in 

 frame, with tail curled over the back. 



Disqualifying Points. — Drop ears, red tongue, tail not curled over the 

 back, white spots on coat, and red nose, except in yellow or white specimens. 



Smooth chows are governed by the same description except that the 

 coat is smooth. 



