202 DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



a fold. The teeth should be regular in shape, and should meet exactly ; 

 any deviation, such as pigjaw, or being underhung, is a great fault. 

 Ears The ears, when cropped, should be done scientifically and accord- 

 ing to fashion. Cropped dogs cannot win a prize at shows held under 

 Kennel Club rules, if born after March 31st, 1895. When not cropped, 

 it should be a semi-erect ear, but others do not disqualify. Neck 

 The neck should be long and slightly arched, nicely set into the shoulders 

 tapering to the head without any loose skin, as found in the Bulldog. 

 Shoulders The shoulders should be strong, muscular, and slanting ; 

 the chest wide and deep, with ribs well rounded. Back The back 

 short and muscular, but not out of proportion to the general contour 

 of the animal. Legs The fore-legs should be perfectly straight, with 

 well-developed muscles ; not out at shoulder, but set on the racing 

 lines, and very strong at the pastern joints. The hind-legs are long 

 and, in proportion to the fore-legs, muscular, with good strong, straight 

 hocks, well let down near the ground. Feet The feet more resemble 

 those of a cat than a hare. Colour Should be white. Coat Short, 

 close, and stiff to the touch, with a fine gloss. Tail Short in pro- 

 portion to the size of the dog, set on very low down, thick where it 

 joins the body, and tapering to a fine point. It should be carried at an 

 angle of about 45 degrees, without curl, and never over the back. 

 Height at Shoulders From 12 to 18 inches. Weight From 15 Ib. 

 to 50 Ib. 



