35 Modern Dogs. 



"Head. Foxy in type, skull should not be round, 

 but broad, and with little stop. The muzzle should 

 be moderate in length, fine but not weak, should be 

 well filled out under the eyes. 



"Nose. Black and small. 



"Eyes. Dark brown, small, more round than oval 

 and not full ; bright and full of expression. 



" Ears. Shape Of moderate length, not too 

 broad at the base, tapering to a point. Carriage 

 Stiffly erect, and when in that position, the inside 

 edge to form as near as possible a right angle with 

 the skull, and strong enough not to be bent other- 

 wise than lengthways. 



" Teeth. Strong and level. 



" Neck. Strong and full, rather short, set broad 

 on the shoulders and stiffly arched. 



" Shoulders. Muscular and sloping. 



" Chest. Broad and deep in brisket. 



" Back. Short, straight, and strong. 



"Loins. Powerful, well drawn up from the brisket. 



"Fore legs. Perfectly straight, well under the 

 body, with bone in proportion to the body. 



"Hind legs. Strong, muscular, hocks well let 

 down. 



"Feet. Small, catlike, and standing well on its 

 toes. 



"Nails. Black. 



