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point of singular distinction. The Coat is “ woolly,” or, 
according to some, “linty,” having a “sprinkling of wiry 
hairs through it.” The Co/our is blue and tan, red, liver, 
liver and tan, or sandy. The blue is decided, without 
inclining to black, and the tan is light. The Weight 
varies from 18 to 25 lbs.; good specimens stand well and 
firm on apparently long legs, which undoubtedly enhance 
the general appearance. 
The dog which may be cited as an illustration or type 
of the Bedlington terrier, is “ Orme,” the property of 
Mr. John Smith, of Montrose. He has gained upwards 
of thirty First Prizes, also a Cup, Gold Medals, and two 
Championships. At home he is a house companion, but 
away, he is liable to resist handling by strangers. For 
this fault he on two occasions was put back to a second 
position. His colour is liver, and show-weight 23 lbs. 
The Irish Terrier has been known as a distinct 
breed for many years, and is now brought to great per- 
fection in all the desired points. As an ordinary country 
sportsman’s dog he is probably not tobe surpassed. His 
_general appearance is that of a complete terrier, larger 
than the rough Scotch terrier, having a shorter body but 
longer legs than the Skye. He is rough, wild, and bold 
as a lion, of quick perception, and his unkempt coat 
completes his character as a truly Irish dog. The 
following description is the standard laid down by the 
Irish Terrier Club. The Head is long; the skull flat and 
rather narrow between ears, getting slightly narrower 
towards the eye; free from wrinkle; stop hardly visible, 
except in profile. The /aw must be strong and muscular, 
but not too full in the cheek, and of a good punishing 
length, but not so fine as a white English terrier’s. 
There should be a slight falling away below the eye, so as 
not to have a greyhound appearance. Hair on face of 
same description as cn body, but short (about a quarter of 
an inch long), in appearance almost smooth and straight; 
a slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is only long 
in comparison with the rest) that is permissible, and that 
is characteristic. The Zee¢# should be strong and level, 
the Zips not so tight as a Bull terrier’s, but well fitting, 
