THE IRISH TERRIER. 



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eye, so as not to have a greyhound appearance. Hair on 

 face of same description as on body, but short (about a quar- 

 ter of an inch long), in appearance ahiiost smooth and 

 straight: a slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is 

 only long in comparison with the rest) that is permissible, 

 and that is characteristic. 



Teeth. — Should be strong and level. 



Lips. — Not so tight as a bull-terrier's, but well-fitting, 

 showing through the hair their black lining. 



Nose. — Must be black. 



Eyes. — A dark hazel color, small, not prominent, and full 

 of life, fire, and intelligence. 



Ears. — When uncut, small and V-shaped, of moderate 

 thickness, set well up on the head, and dropping forward 

 closely to the cheek. The ear must be free of fringe, and the 

 hair thereon shorter and generally darker in color than the 

 body. 



Keck. — Should be of a fair length, and gradually widening 

 towards the shoulders, well carried, and free from throati- 

 ness. There is generally a slight sort of frill visible at each 

 side of the neck, running nearly to the corner of the ear, 

 which is looked on as very characteristic. 



Shoulders and Chest. — Shoulders must be fine, long, and 

 sloping well into the back ; the chest deep and muscular, but 

 neither full nor wide. 



Back and Loin. — Body moderately long ; back should be 

 strong and straight, with no appearance of slackness behind 

 the shoulders ; the loin broad and powerful, and slightly 



