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Lotn.—Broad, muscular, and powerful, but not arched, and 
firm to the grasp. (10.) 
Tail.—Rather short, carried straight out from level of the back, 
or as nearly. so as possible, and covered with small curls from 
root to tip. (5.) 
General Appearance.—Yhat of a strong, stout dog of well-balanced - 
proportions, and great symmetry and activity, exhibiting great 
intelligence and a fine temper. (10.) 
Total number of points—roo. 
DACHSHUND. 
STANDARD AS SETTLED BY THE DACHSHUND CLUB, 
NovEMBER, 1881. 
Head and Skull.— Long, level, and narrow ; peak well developed ; 
no stop; eyes intelligent and somewhat seed follow body in 
colour. (12.) 
Ears.—Long, broad, and soft; set on low and well back; 
carried close to the head. (6$.) 
Jaw.—Strong, level, and square to the muzzle; canines re- 
curvent. (5.) 
Chest.—Deep and narrow; breast bone prominent (7.) 
Legs and Feet—Fore legs very short and strong in bone, well 
crooked, not standing over; elbows well clothed with muscle, 
neither in nor out ; feet large, round and strong, with thick pads 
and strong nails. Hind legs smaller in bone and higher, hind 
feet smaller. The dog must stand true, ze, equally on all parts 
of the foot. (20.) 
Skin and Coat.—Skin thick, loose, supple, and in great quantity ; 
coat dense, short, and strong. (13.) 
Loin.—Well arched, long and muscular. (8.) 
' Stern.—Long and strong, flat at root, tapering to the tip; hair 
on under side coarse; carried low except when excited. Quarter 
very muscular. (5.) 
Body.—Length from back of head to root of stern, 24 times the 
height at shoulder. Fore ribs well sprung, back hs very shots 
(83,) 
