458 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
with elbows free, well let down, and, like the hocks, not inclined 
either out or in. The feet small, very firm, toes strong, close 
together, and arched. 
Tail—The tail should be of moderate length, set on rather 
low, strong at root, and tapering to a fine point; to be carried in 
a scimitar-like curve on a level with or below the back. 
Coat.—On the head, front of legs, and tips of ears, should be 
short and fine, but on all other parts of the body and legs it ought 
to be of moderate length, flat, and as free as possible from curl or 
wave, 
Feathering.—The feather on the upper portion of the ears should 
be long and silky ; on the back of fore and hind legs long and fine; 
a fair amount of hair on the belly, forming a nice fringe, which 
may extend on chest and throat. Feet to be well feathered between 
the toes. ‘Tail to have a nice fringe of moderately long hair, de- 
creasing in length as it approaches the point. All feathering to 
be as straight and as flat as possible. 
Colour and Markings.—The colour should be a rich golden 
chestnut, with no trace whatever of black ; white on chest, throat, 
or toes, or a small star on the forehead, or a narrow streak or blaze 
on the nose or face not to disqualify. 
STANDARD OF POINTS FOR JUDGING. 
Head : : a . : ‘ ; ‘ 10 
Eyes ‘ : : , ? ; : : 6 
Ears i : ; ‘ ‘ ; é . 4 
Neck : . ‘ ‘ : : : : 4 
Body 2 5 é : ‘ : : 20 
Hind Legs and Feet. : : ; F ; 10 
Fore Legs and Feet . 3 ‘ : : : 10 
Tail. ; ; ; : ‘ ; ‘ : 4 
Coat and Feather . : ee ak é : 10 
Colour. : F A ; . . : 8 
Size, Style, and General Appearance . ‘ . 14 
Total . ‘ ; F : 100 
