THE WHIPPET 117 



considered altogether too heavy. Appearances are sometimes 

 deceptive, but these dogs are rarely weighed for exhibition 

 purposes, the trained eye of the judge being sufficient guide 

 to the size of the competitors according to his partiality for 

 middle-size, big, or little animals. 



The South Durham and Yorkshire Show at Darlington has 

 the credit for first introducing classes for Whippets into the 

 prize ring. Previous to this it had not long been generally 

 recognised as a distinct breed, and it is within the last twenty 

 years that the Kennel Club has placed the breed on its 

 recognised list. 



The following is the standard of points adopted by the 

 Whippet Club : 



Head Long and lean, rather wide between the eyes and flat on the 

 top ; the jaw powerful yet cleanly cut ; the teeth level and white. 

 Eyes Bright and fiery. Ears Small, fine in texture and rose shape. 

 Neck Long and muscular, elegantly arched and free from throatiness. 

 Shoulders Oblique and muscular. Chest Deep and capacious. 

 Back Broad and square, rather long and slightly arched over the loin, 

 which should be strong and powerful. Fore-legs Rather long, well 

 set under the dog, possessing a fair amount of bone. Hind-quarters 

 Strong and broad across stifles, well bent thighs, broad and muscular ; 

 hocks well let down. Feet Round, well split up, with strong soles. 

 Coat Fine and close. Colour Black, red, white, brindle, fawn, blue, 

 and the various mixtures of each. Weight Twenty pounds. 



