264 DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



The Clydesdale may be described as an anomaly. He stands 

 as it were upon a pedestal of his own ; and unlike other 

 Scotch terriers he is classified as non-sporting. Perhaps his 

 marvellously fine and silky coat precludes him from the rough 

 work of hunting after vermin, though it is certain his game- 

 like instincts would naturally lead him to do so. Of all the 

 Scottish dogs he is perhaps the smallest ; his weight seldom 

 exceeding 18 Ib. He is thus described by the Skye Terrier 

 Club of Scotland : 



General Appearance A long, low, level dog, with heavily fringed 

 erect ears, and a long coat like the finest silk or spun glass, which hangs 

 quite straight and evenly down each side, from a parting extending 

 from the nose to the root of the tail. Head Fairly long, skull flat 

 and very narrow between the ears, gradually widening towards the eyes 

 and tapering very slightly to the nose, which must be black. The jaws 

 strong and the teeth level. Eyes Medium in size, dark in colour, not 

 prominent, but having a sharp, terrier-like expression, eyelids black. 

 Ears Small, set very high on the top of the head, carried perfectly 

 erect, and covered with long silky hah*, hanging in a heavy fringe down 

 the sides of the head. Body Long, deep in chest, well ribbed up, the 

 back being perfectly level. Tall Perfectly straight, carried almost 

 level with the back, and heavily feathered. Legs As short and 

 straight as possible, well set under the body, and entirely covered with 

 silky hair. Feet round and cat-like. Coat As long and straight as 

 possible, free from all trace of curl or waviness, very glossy and silky 

 in texture, with an entire absence of undercoat. Colour A level, 

 bright steel blue, extending from the back of the head to the root of the 

 tail, and on no account intermingled with any fawn, light or dark hairs. 

 The head, legs, and feet should be a clear, bright, golden tan, free from 

 grey, sooty, or dark hairs. The tail should be very dark blue or black. 



The Clydesdale Terrier is rare, at any rate as regards the 

 show bench ; there are never more than two or three at most 

 exhibited south of the Tweed, even when classes are provided 

 at the big shows and championships offered, thus indicating 

 that the breed is not a popular one ; and amongst those 

 kennels who do show there exists at the present time but one 

 dog who can lay claim to the title of champion ; this unique 

 specimen is the property of Sir Claud Alexander, Bart., of 

 Ballochmyle, and is known under the name of Wee Wattie. 

 There are of course several fanciers in Scotland, among whom 

 may be mentioned Mr. G. Shaw, of Glasgow, who is the owner 



