48 THE DOG IN HEALTH. 



The fox-terrier, the Irish terrier, the black and tair, 

 and among toys the Yorkshire, enjoy a fair degree of 

 popularity in America ; the first is in fact a great favor- 

 ite; we shall therefore call special attention to these. 

 Although descriptions of coat will be given in referring to 

 the various breeds of terriers, it must be seen (like the 

 color), and in fact felt, to be appreciated thoroughly. 



The Fox-terrier. Used, as his name implies, to unearth 

 the fox, not kill him, he should be gritty and strong, and 

 fleet enough to keep within sight or hearing of the 

 hounds at all events. An excellent " ratter," and ready 

 for most kinds of small vermin, with considerable docility, 

 affection, and intelligence, handsome, sprightly, etc., he 

 is largely kept as a companion, even as a sort of house 

 dog. The fox-terrier may be regarded as the young 

 man's companion, as the poodle, the Yorkshire, or toy 

 spaniel is that of the lady (pp. 64, 72). 



Head. Skull flat, rather narrow, sloping to muzzle ; 

 little apparent stop, viewed from the front, but showing 

 slightly in profile ; cheeks not full ; ears Y-shaped, small, 

 pointing forward and lying close to cheeks ; jaws strong 

 and muscular ; some chiseling below eyes ; muzzle taper- 

 ing to nose, which must be black ; eyes and their rims 

 dark in color, small, rather deep-set, nearly circular in 

 shape, " full of fire, life, and intelligence " ; teeth about 

 level, but the upper may be just outside lower. 



Neck. Clean, muscular, tapering. 



Shoulders. Long, sloping, fine at points, and clearly 

 marked off at withers. 



Chest. Deep but not broad in breast; ribs well 

 sprung; back ribs deep. 



