474 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
above the hocks should be similarly clad with long hair or feather- 
ing, and, from the hocks downwards, the hind legs, as in the 
Collie, must be smooth-coated. The hair on the tail, as previously 
described, must be profuse, and spread out on the back. (25.) 
Colour.—The following colours are admissible: white, black, 
blue, brown, black-and-tan, fawn, sable, red. The white must be 
free from lemon or any other colour, and the blacks, blues, black- 
and-tans, browns, and reds free from white. Sables and fawns 
may have white blazes, muzzles, collars, white legs, and tips 
of tail, but must be self-coloured on-body. Black-and-tans 
should resemble a black-and-tan Collie or Gordon Setter in 
markings. (10.) 
Total number of Points—1oo. 
POODLE. 
THE PERFECT BLACK POODLE. 
Arrangements by the Poodle Club. 
General Appearance.—That of a strong, active, and very intelli- 
gent dog; well built, and profusely coated with curls or long ropy 
“cords ”. , 
Head.—Long; the skull large and with plenty of room for . 
brain power; wide between the ears and a slight peak; the parts 
over the eyes well arched ; the whole thickly covered with curls or 
cords. 
Muzzle.—Long (but not ‘“snipy’’), strong, square, and deep; 
the stop should be defined, but not to a very great extent. The 
teeth should be perfectly level, strong, and white. 
Lyes.—Small, dark, and bright, with a very intelligent expres- 
they should be set at right angles with the line of the 
ace. ; 
Vose.— Large, and perfectly black in colour, with wide, open 
nostrils. 
Lars.—Very long, close to the cheek, low set on, and well cov- 
ered with long ringlets or cords. 
LVeck.—Well proportioned, and very strong, to admit of the head 
being carried high and with dignity. 
