76 Modern Dogs. 



" Shoulders. Broad and sloping, well up at the 

 withers. 



" ChestWide and deep. 



"Body. Back, level as far as the haunches, 

 slightly arched over the loins ; ribs well rounded, and 

 carried well back. Loin, wide and very muscular. 



" Tail. Set on rather high, long, and, in the long- 

 coated variety, bushy ; carried low when in repose, 

 and, when excited or in motion, slightly above the 

 line of the back. 



"Legs and Feet. Fore-legs, perfectly straight, 

 strong in bone, and of good length. Hind legs, 

 heavy in bone, well bent at the hocks, and thighs 

 very muscular. Feet, large, compact, with well- 

 arched toes. 



" Size. A dog should be at least 3oin. in height 

 at the shoulder, and a bitch 2yin. (the taller the 

 better, provided the symmetry is maintained) ; 

 thoroughly well proportioned, and of great substance. 

 The general outline should suggest great power and 

 capability of endurance. 



" Coat. In the long-coated variety, should be 

 dense and flat; rather fuller round the neck; thighs 

 feathered, but not too heavily. In the short-coated 

 variety, should be dense, hard, flat, and short, slightly 

 feathered on thighs and tail. 



" Colour and Markings. Red, orange, various 



