io2 Modern Dogs. 



strong ; the legs should have great freedom of 

 action, and a little feather. Slackness of loins and 

 cowhock are a great defect. Dew claws are 

 objectionable and should be removed. 



" Chest. Should be deep and fairly broad and 

 well covered with hair, but not to such an extent as 

 to form a frill. 



" Bone. Massive throughout, but not to give a 

 heavy, inactive appearance. 



" Feet. Should be large and well-shaped. 

 Splayed or turned-out feet are objectionable. 



" Tail. Should be of moderate length, reaching 

 down a little below the hocks ; it should be of fair 

 thickness, and well covered with long hair, but not 

 to form a flag. When the dog is standing still and 

 not excited, it should hang downwards with a slight 

 curve at the end ; but when the dog is in motion it 

 should be carried a trifle up, and when he is excited 

 straight out with a slight curve at end. Tails with 

 a kink in them, or curled over the back, are very 

 objectionable. 



" Ears. Should be small, set well back, square 

 with the skull, lie close to the head, and covered 

 with short hair and no fringe. 



" Eyes. Should be small, of a dark brown colour, 

 rather deeply set but not showing any haw, and 

 they should be rather wide apart. 



