250 HUNTING DOGS. 



12. Stifle-joints. — Stifles. The joints of 

 hind-leg next above the hocks. 



Stop. — The indentation across the skull 

 between the nose and the eyes. This 

 feature is strongly developed in Bull- 

 dogs, Pugs and short-faced Spaniels, 

 and considerably so in man}^ other 

 dogs. The step or indentation between 

 the forehead and nose. 



Snipij. — Too pointed in muzzle. 



Semi-prick Ear. — An erect ear of which 

 the end falls over forward. 



SicJde-tail. — A tail forming a semicircle, 

 like a sickle. 



Short-coupled. — Short in back and loins. 



Shelly. — Too narrow and light in body. 



Second Thiifhs. — Tlie muscular develop- 

 ment between stifle-joint and hock. 



Style. — Showy, spirited, or gay demeanor. 



Tulip-ear. — An upright or prick ear. 



Topknot. — The liair on top of the head, as 

 in the Irish Water Spaniel, Dandle 

 Dinmont, and Bedlington Terrier. 



Throatiness. — Overmuch loose skin or flesh 

 under throat. 



Ticist. — The curled tail of a Pug. 



Trace. — The dark mark down the back of 

 a Pug. 



