102 A MANUAL OF TOY DOGS 



heavily feathered) proudly curved or plumed over the 

 back. In size they vary considerably, but the smaller 

 they are the better, provided type and quality are not 

 sacrificecx.' When dividM by weight, classes should be 

 for underhand ov.er 7 IbsJ Coat. The coat should be 

 long-, '"prcf USB,' aiyi gtraigbt, free from curl or wave, and 

 not be too flat ; it should have a tendency to stand out, 

 more particularly at the frill, with profuse feathering on 



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the tail and thighs. Colour. The dogs should be either 

 black-and-white or red-and-white i.e., parti-coloured. 

 The term " red " includes all shades of sable, brindle, 

 lemon, and orange, but the brighter and clearer the red 

 the better. The white should be clear white, and the 

 colour, whether black or red, should be evenly dis- 

 tributed patches over the body, cheek, and ears. Head. 

 Should be large for size of dog, with a broad skull, 



