THE IRISH TERRIER, 95 
Lips not so tight as a bull-terrier’s, but well-fitting, showing 
through the hair their black lining. 
Nose must be black, 
Ears, when uncut, small and V-shaped, of moderate thickness, 
set well up on the head, and dropping forward closely to the cheek. 
The ears must be free of fringe, and the hair thereon shorter and 
generally darker in colour than the body. 
The Irish Terrier. 
Neck should be of a fair length, and gradually widening 
towards the shoulders, well carried, and free of throatiness. 
There is generally a slight sort of frill visible at each side of the 
neck, running nearly to the corner of the ear, which is looked on 
as very characteristic. 
Shoulders and chest.—Shoulders must be fine, long, and sloping 
