ICXD Ladies^ Toy Dogs, 



to the cheek, low set on, and well covered with long 

 ringlets or " curls." Neck : Well proportioned, and very 

 strong, to admit of the head being carried high and with 

 dignity. Chest : Fairly deep, but not too wide; strong, 

 and well covered with muscles. Legs: Forelegs per- 

 fectly straight, very muscular, and *' set on racing lines ;" 

 they should be long enough to raise the body from the 

 ground, but without legginess. Hind legs very muscular, 

 fairly bent, with the hocks well let down. Feet : Large, 

 strong, and rather wide, but standing well on the toes, 

 and of good shape -, the nails perfectly black, and the 

 pads very strong and hard. Back : Short, with body 

 well ribbed up ; the loins very strong and muscular, but 

 without fat. Tail : Carried at an angle of 45 degrees, 

 having long ringlets or cords hanging down. Coat-. 

 Thick and strong. If corded, hanging in long, ropy 

 "cords"; if curly, the curls close and thick. Weight: 

 Large, 60 lbs. ; medium, 40 lbs.; small, 20 lbs. and 

 under. 



The Perfect Red Poodle. — All the foregoing po'nits 

 hold good for this variety^ with the followi7ig exceptions : — 

 Eyes : Yellow, and free from black rims round the eye- 

 lids. JVbse : Liver colour. Avails : Liver colour. Back : 

 The ticks (spots) on back should be red or liver, and the 

 whole body should be free from black ticks. 



CHAPTER VL 

 GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF THE DOG 



General management of Dogs— Of Whelps— Dressing— Kennels- 

 Management of pet Dogs. 



General Remarks. — The management of the grey- 

 hound and foxhound as to their kennel management, feed- 

 ing, exercise, and training, belongs rather to a treati se on 

 sport than to this little book. We therefore refer our 



