2 9 o DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



resemblance to the original type, and for this the Pekinese 

 Club is in some measure to blame. The original points for the 

 guidance of breeders and judges were drawn up by Lady 

 Samuelson, Mrs. Douglas Murray, and Lady Algernon Gordon- 

 Lennox, who fixed the maximum size at 10 Ib. a very gener- 

 ous margin. Since then the club has amended the scale of 

 points, no doubt in order to secure a larger membership, and 

 the maximum now stands at 18 Ib. 



Is it therefore to be wondered at that confusion exists as to 

 what is the true type ? At shows there should be two distinct 

 classes ; the Palace dog and the Pekin Spaniel, or any 

 other name which would enable the breeds to be kept 

 distinct. 



The following is the scale of points as issued by the Pekinese 

 Club : 



Head Massive, broad skull, wide and flat between the ears (not 

 dome shaped) ; wide between the eyes. Note Black, broad, very 

 short and flat. Eyes Large, dark, prominent, round, lustrous. 

 Stop Deep. Ears Heart-shaped ; not set too high ; leather never 

 long enough to come below the muzzle ; not carried erect, but rather 

 drooping, long feather. Muni* Very short and broad ; not under- 

 hung nor pointed ; wrinkled. Mane Profuse, extending beyond 

 shoulder blades, forming ruff or frill round front of neck. Shape of 

 Body Heavy in front ; broad chest falling away lighter behind ; 

 lion-like ; not too long in the body. Coat and Feather and Condition 

 Long, with thick undercoat ; straight and flat, not curly nor wavy ; 

 rather coarse but soft ; feather on thighs, legs, tail and toes, long and 

 profuse. Colour All colours allowable, red, fawn, black, black and 

 tan, sable, brindle, white and parti-coloured. Black masks, and 

 spectacles round the eyes, with lines to the ears, are desirable. Legs 

 Short ; fore-legs heavy, bowed out at elbows ; hind-legs lighter, but 

 firm and well shaped. Feet Flat, not round ; should stand well up 

 on toes, not on ankles. Tail Curled and carried well up on loins ; 

 long, profuse straight feather. Size Being a toy dog the smaller the 

 better, provided type and points are not sacrificed. Anything over 

 18 Ib. should disqualify. When divided by weight, classes should be 

 over 10 Ib., and under 10 Ib. Action Free, strong and high ; crossing 

 feet or throwing them out in running should not take off marks ; weak- 

 ness of joints should be penalised. 



Lady Algernon Gordon-Lennox has occasionally been criti- 

 cised for her advocacy of whole-coloured specimens, but in 

 support of this preference it can be proved that the original 

 pair brought to Goodwood, as well as Mrs. Murray's Ah Cum, 



