i88 ALL ABOUT DOGS 



being the first to show the fine quality that is present in 

 a good specimen of the modern Boston Terrier — Tom 

 was the best Boston Terrier of his day, so, of course, 

 was much used in stud. The above gives very briefly 

 the main facts concerning the older dogs of this breed. 

 To correct an idea that has become somewhat prev- 

 alent, it can here be stated that the dog is in no sense 

 a fighting dog. While he is plucky as might be ex- 

 pected from his ancestry, he is not quarrelsome or ag- 

 gressive — is very loyal to his master, obedient, affec- 

 tionate and of sweet nature, quick in motion and very 

 intelligent.' , 



Show points and standard of the Boston Terrier, 

 furnished by an enthusiastic American fancier of the 

 breed. 



General Appearance. — The general appearance of 

 the Boston Terrier is that of a smooth, short-coated, 

 compactly built dog of medium stature. The head 

 should indicate a high degree of intelligence, and 

 should be in proportion to the dog's size, the body 

 rather short and well knit, the limbs strong and finely 

 turned, no feature being so prominent that the dog ap- 

 pears badly proportioned. The dog conveys an idea of 

 determination, strength and activity — style of a high 

 order, carriage easy and graceful. 



Skull — Broad and flat without prominent cheeks, 

 and forehead free from wrinkles. 



Stop — Well defined but indenture not too deep. 



Ey es — Wide apart, large and round, neither sunken 

 nor too prominent, dark in colour and soft — the out- 



