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each other or the inner side of the upper incisors 

 touching the outer side of the lower. 



Ears. — Relatively well back, high and well set on, 

 with forward edge lying close to the cheeks; very 

 broad and long, beautifully rounded (not narrow, 

 pointed or folded), very movable, as in all intelligent 

 dogs; when at attention the back of the ear directed 

 forwards and upwards. 



Neck. — Sufficiently long, muscular, lean, no dew- 

 lap, slightly arched in the nape, running in graceful 

 lines between the shoulders, usually carried high 

 and forward. 



Shoulders. — Long, broad and set sloping, lying 

 firmly on fully-developed thorax; muscles hard and 

 plastic. 



Chest. — Corresponding with his work underground, 

 muscular, compact; the region of the chest and 

 shoulders deep, long and wide; breast bone strong 

 and so prominent as to show a hollow on each side. 



Back. — In the case of sloping shoulders and hind 

 quarters, short and firm ; if steep (straight) shoulders 

 and hind quarters, long and weak; line of back be- 

 hind shoulders only shghtly sunk, and only slightly 

 arched near the loins. 



Trunk. — Ribs full, oval, with ample width for 

 heart and lungs ; deep and hanging low between the 

 fore legs; well sprung out towards the loins; loins 

 short and broad; Hne of belly moderately drawn up 



