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" Neck. Should be moderately long, very mus- 

 cular, but not too thick, slightly arched, free from 

 all tendency to throatiness. 



" Body. Should be long shoulders fine at the 

 points, deep, and sloping well back. The chest as 

 deep as possible, rather narrow in front. The ribs 

 well sprung, leaving plenty of lung room. Loins 

 muscular, and slightly arched. The hindquarters 

 wide and powerful. 



"Legs and Feet. The hind legs from hip to hock 

 should be long and muscular ; from hock to heel, 

 short and strong. The stifle and hock joints well 

 bent, and not inclined either in or out. The fore- 

 legs should be straight and sinewy, having plenty of 

 bone, with elbows free, well let down, and, like the 

 hocks, not inclined either out or in. The feet small, 

 very firm, toes strong, close together, and arched. 



" Tail. Should be of moderate length, set on 

 rather low, strong at root, and tapering to a fine 

 point ; to be carried in a scimitar-like curve on a 

 level with or below the back. 



" Coat. On the head, front of legs, and tips of 

 ears, should be short and fine, but on all other parts 

 of the body and legs it ought to be of moderate 

 length, flat, and as free as possible from curl or 

 wave. 



"Feathering. The feather on the upper portion of 



