270 DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



be glossy, like silk (not woolly), extending from the back of the head 

 to the root of the tail ; colour, a bright steel blue, and on no account 

 intermingled with fawn, light or dark hairs. AH tan should be darker 

 at the roots than at the middle of the hairs, shading off to a still lighter 

 tan at the tips. Legs Quite straight, should be of a bright golden tan, 

 well covered with hair, a few shades lighter at the end than at the roots. 

 Feet As round as possible ; toe-nails black. Tall Cut to medium 

 length ; with plenty of hair, darker blue than the rest of the body, 

 especially at the end of the tail, which is carried slightly higher than the 

 level of the back. Weight Divided into two classes ; under 5 Ib. and 

 over 5 Ib. to 12 Ib. 



