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Legs.— Quite straight, which should be of a bright golden tan, 
and well covered with hair, a few shades lighter at the ends than 
at the roots. 
Feet as round as possible ; toe-nails black. 
Weight divided into two classes, viz., under 5 lbs. and over 
5 lbs., but not to exceed 12 lbs. 
Points in JupGING. 
“VALUE , VALUE 
Quantity and colour of hair on Mouth, 5 
back, . 25 Ears, . 5 
Quality of coat, 15 Legs and feet, ; 2 5 
Van, . : 15 Body and general appearance, 10 
Head, . 10 Tail, F , 5 
Eyes, 5 gente 
Total, . . 100 
XXI.—_THE AIRDALE TERRIER. 
Like the Irish terrier, this breed has only been established a few 
years, and to an ordinary observer, the difference is chiefly in 
colour. He is a north country dog, and much fancied by the pit- 
men of that district. He is considered by his opponents to want 
heart in proportion to his size, and to throw back in breeding to 
other types, showing a want of purity of blood. Personally, I have 
no knowledge whatever of his characteristics. 
The following points I have here drawn up by an influential 
body of devotees to the breed. 
Head.—Flat, and of good width between the ears. 
Muazle-—Long, and of good strength; the nose being black, the 
nostrils large, and the lips free from “ flews.” 
Mouth.—_-Level, teeth large and sound. 
Eyes.—Small, bright, and dark. 
Ears.—Thin, and somewhat larger in proportion to the size of 
the dog than a fox terrier’s; carried forward like the latter's, but 
set on more towards the side of the head, and devoid of all long 
and silky hair. 
Neck,—Strong,rather thin, neat; free from dewlap and throatiness. 
Shoulders—Well sloped. 
Chest.—Moderately deep, but not too wide. . 
Hind-quarters.—Square, and showing a good development of 
muscle; thighs well bent. 
