CLASSIFICATION OP DOGS. 55 



The Bull-terrier. — The strongest, heaviest, and perhaps 

 the gamest of all the terriers (p. 136). 



He is quick to take offence from another dog, and 

 in fighting is very tenacious ; but he is often affectionate, 

 docile, and very companionable. 



Like other all-white dogs, etc., he is liable to deafness. 



General Appearance. — " The general appearance of 

 the bull-terrier is that of a symmetrical animal, an embodi- 

 ment of agility, grace, elegance, and determination." 



Head. — Long, flat, wide between the ears, tapering to 

 the nose, without cheek-muscles. There should be a slight 

 indentation down the face, without a "stop" between the 

 eyes ; jaws long and powerful, with large black and open 

 nostrils ; eyes small and very black ; lips meeting tightly 

 without any fold ; teeth regular and even in front. 



Ears. — Always cropped hitherto in the show dog, and 

 in a peculiar manner. 



Chest. — Wider than in other breeds of terriers. 



Feet.—KoYQ of the " hare " than of the " cat " type, 

 but compact and well-arched. Shoulders, back, loin, legs, 

 etc., to suit a dog of the active type. 



Tail.—^Qt on low ; thick at root and tapering to a fine 

 point ; carried at an angle of about 45°, without curl, and 

 never over the back ; usually ten to twelve inches long. 



Color. — All wbite. 



Coat. — Glossy, short, close, and stiff. 



Weight.— From fifteen to fifty pounds. 



Other Breeds of Terriers.^" — The varieties of terriers 



* For an illustration of the Boston terrier, see p. 140. This breed 

 has lately become rather popular in America, and classes for them are 

 provided at some shows. It is intermediate between the bull-dog and 

 the bull-terrier. 



