THE IRISH TERRIER. 



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power of moving quicker than the fore-end, — ahnost a hare- 

 like movement ; the expression should be wicked, but intelli- 

 gent, although a rough, merry, but game-looking terrier, not 

 cobby nor too coarse. 



Te7nperai7iejit. — Temper very good, often shy, but always 

 game. When at work, utterly without fear, and rather head- 

 strong ; when in the house, quiet, affectionate, and loving. 

 It is a characteristic of the Irish terrier to thrust his nose 

 into his master's hand, or rest the head on his foot, or against 



his legs. 



POSITIVE Points. 



Head 



Teeth and Eyes 



Ears 



Neck 



Value. 



lO 

 . 10 

 . lO 



• 5 



Ne(;ative Points. Value. 



White on Toes or Feet . . 5 

 Mouth undershot or over- 



- shot 20 



Very much white on Chest . 5 

 Cgat curly or soft .... 20 



Legs and Feet 15 



Chest and Shoulders ... 10 

 Back and Loin and Hind- 

 quarters 15 



Coat 10 



Color 5 



General Outline 10 



100 50 



Disqualifying Points. — Brindled in color; nose cherry or flesh- 

 colored ; white legs— indeed, any white, either on the feet, chest or else- 

 where — is objectionable. At four or five years old, a few white hairs, 

 giving a grizzly appearance about the muzzle, is not detrimental. 



