his collaterals and progeny are worthy knights of the field, we 

 should not worry about that. The main thing is to see that the 

 points which the exhibitor strives to produce are not incompatible 

 with working qualities. The aim of these gentlemen is to breed 

 a symmetrical dog which shall be built much upon the lines of a 

 hunter, and it is necessary that he should have a hard coat fitting 

 him for duties in all weathers. The markings, mere externals, are 

 immaterial, although it is a common thing to hear a novice enlarge 

 upon the beauties of his terrier because he happens to have some 

 nice even black and tan upon his head. Such considerations as 

 this should be left to the " fancier " pure and simple. In a toy it 

 is perfectly legitimate to lay stress upon colour and marking, for 

 his main object in life is to please the eye, but in a working dog 

 conformation and stamina should have precedence over everything 

 else. Fire and courage are essentials, without which a fox terrier, 

 or a terrier of any kind, is but a sorry impostor, suitable only to 

 adorn a cushion by the fireside. There may be individuals who 

 prefer this kind of creature, but happily few are to be found in the 

 ranks of terrier breeders. 



