234 THE DOGS OF THE BEITISH ISLANDS. 



body as the Scotch terrier should not be out at elbows. The hocks should be bent, 

 and the thighs very muscular; and the feet strong, small, and thickly covered with short 

 hair, the fore feet being larger than the hind ones, and well let down on the ground. 



The Tail (value 2|), which is never cut, should be about 7in. long, carried with 

 a slight bend, and often gaily. 



The Coat (value 20) should be rather short (about 2in.), intensely hard and wiry 

 in texture, and very dense all over the body. 



Size (value 10) about 141b. to 181b. for a dog, 131b. to 171b. for a bitch. 



Colours (value 2f) steel or iron grey, brindle, black, red, wheaten, and even 

 yellow or mustard colour. It may be observed that mustard, black, and red are not 

 usually so popular as the other colours. White markings are most objectionable. 



General Appearance (value 10). The face should wear a very sharp, bright, and 

 active expression, and the head should be carried up. The dog (owing to the 

 shortness of his coat) should appear to be higher on the leg than he really is ; but, 

 at the same time, he should look compact, and possessed of great muscle in his 

 hind- quarters. In fact, a Scotch terrier, though essentially a terrier, cannot be 

 too powerfully put together. He should be from about 9in. to 12in. in height, 

 and should have the appearance of being higher on the hind legs than on the fore. 



FAULTS. 

 Muzzle either under or over-hung. 



Eyes large or light-coloured. 



Ears large, round at the points, or drop. It is also a fault if they are too 

 heavily covered with hair. 



Coat. Any silkiness, wave, or tendency to curl is a serious blemish, as is also an 

 open coat. 



Size. Specimens over 181b. should not be encouraged. 



Having read the above standard, and considered the same, I am prepared to express my 

 approval of it, and will give it my support when breeding or judging hard-haired Scotch 

 terriers. 



DAVID ADAMS, Murrygate, Dundee. 

 J. A. ADAMSON, Ashley-road, Aberdeen. 

 ALEX. BARCLAY, Springbank-terrace, Aber- 

 deen. 



H. BLOMFIELD, Lakenham, Norfolk. 

 JAMES BURR, M.D., Aberdeen. 

 J. C. CARRICK, Carlisle. 



JAMES D. LUMSDEN, Pitcairnfield, Perth. 

 JOHN D. M'CoLL, Burnfoot, Cardross. 

 JAMES M'LAREN, Blarhullachen, Aberfoyle. 

 WM. MEFF, JUN., Market-street, Aberdeen. 

 J. R. MONKMAN, Pitmuxton, Aberdeen. 

 JAMES B. MORRISON, Brookfield, Greenock. 

 JOHN PIRIE, Clarence-road, Wood Green. 



JOHN GUMMING, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. GEO. ROBERTSON, Salisbury-terrace, Aber- 

 W. D. FINDLAY, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire. deen. 



WM. FRAZER, Jasmine-terrace, Aberdeen. 



JOHN L. GRAINGER, Summer-street, Aber- 

 deen. 



D. J. THOMPSON GRAY, South George -street, 

 Dundee. 



PAT HENDERSON, Tally-street, Dundee. 



VERO SHAW, London. 

 A. STEPHEN, Frazerburgh. 

 ALEX. SUTHERLAND, Aberdeen. 

 ALEX. THOMSON, Bromshill Lodge, Aber- 

 deen. 

 GEORGE THOMPSON, Powis Lodge, Aber- 



MARY LAING, Granton Lodge, Aberdeen. deen. 



P. R. LATHAM, Tweed-terrace, Bridge of J PAT. C. THOMSON, Milnacraig, Alyth. 



Allan. i DAVID N. WALLACE, Skene-row, Aberdeen. 



H. J. LUDLOW, St. Giles Plain, Norwich. W. B. WIGHT, Dyce, Aberdeenshire. 



