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and slightly arched; ribs fairly sprung, rather deep than round, and well ribbed 

 back. 



Hind quarters. Well under the dog should be strong and muscular, the thighs 

 powerful, hocks near the ground, stifles not much bent. 



Stern. Generally docked, should be free of fringe or feather, set on pretty high, 

 carried gaily, but not over the back or curled. 



Feet and legs. Feet should be strong, tolerably round, and moderately small ; 

 toes arched, and neither turned out nor in ; black toe-nails are preferable and most 

 desirable. Legs moderately long, well set from the shoulders, perfectly straight, 

 with plenty of bone and muscle; the elbows working freely clear of the sides, 

 pasterns short and straight, hardly noticeable. Both fore and hind legs should be 

 moved straight forward when travelling, the stifles not turned outwards, the legs free 

 of feather and covered like the head, with as hard a texture of coat as body, but not 

 so long. 



Coat. Hard and wiry, free of softness or silkiness, not so long as to hide the 

 outlines of the body, particularly in the hindquarters, straight and flat, no shagginess, 

 and free of lock or curl. 



Colour. Should be <fl whole coloured," the most desirable being bright red; 

 next wheaten, yellow, and grey, brindle disqualifying. White sometimes appears on 

 chest and feet ; it is more objectionable on the latter than on the chest, as a speck of 

 white on chest is frequently to be seen in all self-coloured breeds. 



Size and symmetry. Weight in show condition, from 161b. to 241b. say 161b. to 

 221b. for bitches and 181b. to 241b. for dogs. The most desirable weight is 221b. or 

 under, which is a nice stylish and useful size. The dog must present an active, 

 lively, lithe, and wiry appearance; lots of substance, at the same time free of 

 clumsiness, as speed and endurance, as well as power, are very essential. They must 

 be neither " cloddy " nor " cobby," but should be framed on the " lines of speed," 

 showing a graceful " racing outline." 



The subject of the illustration is Spuds (K.C.S.B. 6846), bred by Mr. George 

 Jamison, Newtownards, Ireland. Spuds has won the following prizes: Cork, 2nd 

 prize, 1876, Mr. Eidgway, judge ; Newtownards, 1st prize and special cup for best 

 in four Irish terrier classes, Mr. Skidmore, judge ; Brighton, 2nd prize, Mr. Sam 

 Handley, judge; Lisburn, 1877, 1st prize, Mr. Skidmore, judge; Newtownards, 

 1877, 1st prize and special cup for best in two Irish terrier classes, Mr. J. J. Pirn, 

 judge; Agricultural Hall, London, 2nd prize, Colonel Cowen, judge; Bristol, 1st 

 prize, Mr. Percival, judge ; Alexandra Palace, 1st prize, Mr. Handley, judge. 



