POINTS, ETC., OF VARIOUS TOY BREEDS 97 



silver blue) extending from the occiput (or back of 

 skull) to the root of tail, and on no account mingled 

 with fawn, bronze, or dark hairs. Legs. Quite straight, 

 well covered with hair of a rich golden tan, a few shades 

 lighter at the ends than at the roots, not extending 

 higher on the forelegs than the elbow, nor on the hind- 

 legs than the stifle. Feet. As round as possible, and 

 the toe-nails black. Tail. Cut to medium length ; 

 with plenty of hair, darker" blue in colour than the rest 

 of the body, especially at the end of the tail, and carried 

 a little higher than the level of the back. Tan. All tan 

 hair should be darker at the roots than in the middle, 

 shading to a still lighter tan at the tips. Weight. 

 Three classes : 5 Ibs. and under ; 7 Ibs. and under, but 

 over 5 Ibs. ; over 7 Ibs. 



" Silver " Yorkshire. Points identical with those 

 of the Standard Yorkshire, as described above, except 

 colouring, which should be ac- follows : Back. Silver. 

 Head. Pale tan or straw colour. Muzzle and Legs. 

 Light tan. Ears. A shade darker tan. 



VALUE OF POINTS IN JUDGING. 



Quantity and length 



of coat 15 



Quality and texture 



of coat 10 



Richness of tan on 



head and legs .... 15 

 Colour of hair on 



body 15 



Head . 10 



5 



Ears 5 



Legs and feet 5 



Tail (carriage of) ... 5 



Mouth 



Formation and general 



5 



appearance 10 



TOTAL 100 



Italian Greyhounds. The Italian Greyhound is 

 somewhat fuller in proportion than the English Grey- 

 hound, and the nose is somewhat shorter. In other re- 

 spects this beautiful dog follows the lines of its prototype 

 as closely as possible, due allowance being made for 

 difference in size. The colour most prized is a golden 

 fawn, then cream, or blue fawn, followed by reds and 

 whites ; mixtures are not considered desirable. Coat 



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