The Pug. 267 



and has two twenty-five guinea challenge cups at its 

 disposal, as well as other valuable trophies. 



Symmetry. Symmetry and general appearance, 

 decidedly square and cobby. A lean leggy pug 

 and a dog with short legs and a long body are 

 equally objectionable. 



Size and Condition. The pug should be multum 

 in parvo, but this condensation (if the word may be 

 used) should be shown by compactness of form, 

 well-knit proportions, and hardness of developed 

 muscle. Weight from i3lb. to iylb. (dog or bitch). 



Body. Short and cobby, wide in chest and well- 

 ribbed up. 



Legs. Very strong, straight, of moderate length, 

 and well under. 



Feet. Neither so long as the foot of the hare, 

 nor so round as that of the cat ; well-split-up-toes, 

 and the nails black. 



Muzzle. ^\\Qrt, blunt, square, but not upfaced. 



Head. Large, massive, round not apple-headed, 

 with no indentation of the skull. 



Eyes,. Dark in colour, very large, bold and pro- 

 minent, globular in shape, soft and solicitous in ex- 

 pression, very lustrous, and, when excited, full of fire. 



Ear. Thin, small, soft, like black velvet. There 

 are two kinds the " rose " and " button." Pre- 

 ference is given to the latter. 



