Useful Companions of Man. 'jy 



point of singular distinction. The Coat is " woolly," or, 

 according to some, ** linty," having a " sprinkling of wiry 

 hairs through it." The Colour is blue and tan, red, liver, 

 liver and tan, or sandy. The blue is decided, without 

 inclining to black, and the tan is light. The Weight 

 varies from i8 to 25 lbs.; good specimens stand well and 

 firm on apparently long legs, which undoubtedly enhance 

 the general appearance. 



The dog which may be cited as an illustration or type 

 of the Bedlington terrier, is " Orme," the property of 

 Mr. John Smith, of Montrose. He has gained upwards 

 of thirty First Prizes, also a Cup, Gold Medals, and two 

 Championships. At home he is a house companion, but 

 away, he is liable to resist handling by strangers. For 

 this fault he on two occasions was put back to a second 

 position. His colour is liver, and show- weight 23 lbs. 



The Irish Terrier has been known as a distinct 

 breed for many years, and is now brought to great per- 

 fection in all the desired points. As an ordinary country 

 sportsman's dog he is probably not to be surpassed. His 

 general appearance is that of a complete terrier, larger 

 than the rough Scotch terrier, having a shorter body but 

 longer legs than the Skye. He is rough, wild, and bold 

 as a lion, of quick perception, and his unkempt coat 

 completes his character as a truly Irish dog. The 

 following description is the standard laid down by the 

 Irish Terrier Club. The Head is long ; the skull flat and 

 rather narrow between ears, getting slightly narrower 

 towards the eye ; free from wrinkle ; stop hardly visible, 

 except in profile. Thtjaiv must be strong and muscular, 

 but not too full in the cheek, and of a good punishing 

 length, but not so fine as a white English terrier's. 

 There should be a slight falling away below the eye, so as 

 not to have a greyhound appearance. Hair on face of 

 same description as on body, but short (about a quarter of 

 an inch long), in appearance almost smooth and straight; 

 a slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is only long 

 in comparison with the rest) that is permissible, and that 

 is characteristic. The Teeth should be strong and level, 

 the Lips not so tight as a Bull terrier's, but well fitting. 



