482 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
bright, and active expression, and the head should be carried 
up. The dog (owing to the shortness of his coat) should appear 
to be higher than he really is; but, at the same time, he should 
look compact, and be possessed of great muscle in his hind-quarters. 
In fact, a Scottish Terrier, though essentially a terrier, cannot be 
too powerfully put together, and should be from about g in: to 12 
in, in height. (1o.) 
SPECIAL FAULTS. 
Muzzle.—Either under or over hung. 
Lyes.—Large or light coloured. 
Lars.—Large, round at the points, or drop. It is also a fault 
if they are too heavily covered with hair. 
Legs.—Bent, or slightly bent, and out at elbows. . 
Coat.— Any silkiness, wave, or tendency to curl is a serious 
blemish, as is also an open coat. 
Size.—Specimens over 20 lbs. should be discouraged. 
ScALE OF POINTS. 
Skull i : : . ; ‘ : ; rE 
Muzzle. ‘ P 2 ‘ : : : vk 
Eyes . F : i . 3 3 : 5 
Ears ; ‘ ‘ ; ‘ ; ; F 5 
Neck . . ; . : : : . 5 
Chest. : 5 : : ‘ ; 5 5 
Body : ‘ : : : : : - 15 
Legs and Feet : : ‘ ' ; » 10 
Tail : : g ; ; ; ; : 2k 
Coat 3 ¥ ; F : ; ' » 5 
Size. ‘ F 3 ; : : : . Io 
Colour. ‘ : . : 5 ‘ 3 24 
General Appearance ; é ‘ : . 10 
Total ‘ ; z ‘ 100 
