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and grey, brindle disqualifying. White sometimes appears 
on chest and feet ; it is more objectionable on the latter 
than on the chest, as a speck of white on chest is fre- 
quently to be seen in all self-coloured breeds. Size and 
Symmetry: Weight in show condition, from 16 lbs. to 
24 lbs.—say 16 lbs. to 24 lbs. for. bitches, and 18 lbs. to 
24 lbs. for dogs. The most desirable weight is 22 lbs. or 
under, which is a nice stylish and useful size. The dog 
must present an active, lively, lithe, and wiry appearance, 
lots of substance, at the same time free of clumsiness; as 
speed and endurance, as well as power, are very essential. 
They must be neither “cloddy” nor “cobby,” but should 
be framed on the “lines of speed,” showing a graceful 
“racing outline.” Temperament: Dogs that are very 
game are usually surly or snappish. The Irish terrier, . 
as a breed, is an exception, being remarkably good- 
tempered, notably so with mankind, it being admitted, 
however, that he is perhaps, a little too ready to resent 
interference on the part of other dogs. There is a 
heedless, listless pluck about the Irish terrier which is 
characteristic, and coupled with the headlong dash, blind 
to all consequences, with which he rushes at his adversary, 
has earned for the breed the proud epithet of ‘‘The 
Dare-Devils.” When “ off duty” they are characterised 
by a quiet, caress-inviting appearance, and when one 
sees them endearingly, timidly pushing their heads in 
their master’s hands it is difficult to realise that on 
occasion, at the “set on,” they can prove they have the 
courage of a lion, and will fight on to the last breath in 
‘their bodies. They develop an extraordinary devotion 
to, and have been known to track their masters almost 
incredible distances. 
Disqualification.—Brindled in colour, nose cherry or 
flesh coloured ; white anywhere is highly objectionable. 
A grizzly appearance about the muzzle at four and five 
years old is not considered to be detrimental. 
The Welsh Terrier.—This dog has been known for 
-several generations as a distinct breed, and his peculiar 
adaptation for rabbiting, getting foxes out of the rocks, 
