The Schipperke. 351 



"Hindquarters. Fine compared to the foreparts, 

 muscular, and well developed thighs, tailless, rump 

 well-rounded. 



" Coat. Black, abundant, dense, and harsh, 

 smooth on the head, ears, and legs, lying close on 

 the back and sides, but erect and thick round the 

 neck, forming a mane and frill, and well feathered on 

 back of thighs. 



" Weight. About i2lb. 



11 General Appearance. A small cobby animal 

 with sharp expression, intensely lively, presenting 

 the appearance of being always on the alert. 



"Disqualifying Points. Drop or semi-erect ears. 



"Faults. White hairs are objected to, but are 

 not disqualifying. 



STANDARD OF POINTS FOR JUDGING. 



Value. 

 Head, nose, eyes, teeth 20 



Ears 10 



Neck, shoulders, chest 10 



Back, loins 5 



Fore legs 5 



Value. 



Hind legs 5 



Feet 5 



Hindquarters i o 



Coat and colour 2-0 



General appearance ... 10 



5o 

 Grand Total, 100, 



Perhaps no other variety of dog has so soon been 

 acknowledged by our English dog lovers as this. 



