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row and peaked at back, very slight "stop;" long, 

 strong and fine jaw, not full in cheek; teeth white and 

 level; lips black and rather tight fitting; gums and 

 roof of mouth black ; nose sharp and black ; eyes very 

 dark brown, full of fire and intelligence, nearly almond 

 shaped, leather of ears long and wide, hanging close to 

 face; well proportioned neck of fair length and 

 strength; strong muscular shoulders, sloping well to 

 back; deep and moderately wide chest; short, strong, 

 slightly curved back ; broad muscular loins ; ribs well 

 sprung and braced up; small round feet, toes well 

 arched, pads thick and hard ; well set, straight legs, with 

 plenty of bone and muscle ; hind legs very muscular and 

 well bent, hocks well let down ; tail not curled over back, 

 but carried rather gaily and set on high; coat profuse 

 and of good texture, not silky; if corded, hanging in 

 tight, even cords; if curled, in strong, thick curls, of 

 even length, without knots or cords. Colours should 

 be self, whites and blacks seem to be the most popular. 

 The general appearance is that of a very active, intelli- 

 gent and elegant looking dog, stepping out well and 

 carrying himself proudly. 



Pomeranians Another breed, which has made 

 gigantic strides in public favour of late years, 

 is the Pomeranian, which may be best described, 

 as a miniature copy of the Rough-coated Collie, as it 

 resembles it in nearly every respect, except the car- 

 riage o-f ears and tail, the former being pricked and 

 carried bolt upright, and the latter curled over 



the side and back of the body. The colours are 



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