THE IRISH TERRIER. 93° 
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 Wind 
quarters. In fact, a Scotch terrier, though essentially a terrier, 
cannot be too powerfully put together, He should be from about 
g inches to 12 inches 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. 
SizeSpecimens over 18 lbs. should not be encouraged. 
XIV.—THE IRISH TERRIER. 
For a long time I resisted the strong applications of several 
Irish friends to admit’ this dog as a bréed distinct from the old 
Scotch terrier, to which I have just alluded. As, however, J find 
it, without doubt, highly valued in Ireland, and as it is really a 
well-shaped and useful-looking animal, I was at last induced to 
allow of his occupying a niche in the canine temple of fame, and 
to accept the scale of points, with their description, drawn up by 
a committee of Irish breeders of this dog, and signed by them. I 
do not quite agree with the numerical scale of points, as I see no 
reason for attaching more value to the head of this dog than to 
that of the fox-terrier; but as I hold the club responsible, and 
keep clear of all responsibility on the subject, I think it better to 
insert their scale and description as received from them. 
Mr.'R. G. Ridgway of Waterford has been most prominent in the 
above undertaking, and as he has been backed by two dozen Irish 
breeders and exhibitors, such unanimity may claim.our adhesion; 
for I believe it would be almost impossible to get twenty-five 
