486 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
As a domestic watch and pet companion he is unsurpassed. 
Centuries gone by he was “ greatly set by, esteemed, taken up, 
and made of” ; and down to more recent times even ‘‘a duchess. 
would almost be ashamed to be seen in the park unaccompanied 
by her long-coated Skye’. To the present day he remains as 
unchanged as any variety of the canine race, and has certainly 
lost none of his merits or attractions. Exceptionally cleanly and 
sweet, less dependent on exercise than any other, his delicate 
sensibility, shrewd sagacity, exclusive attachment, and devoted 
courage, combined with his elegant form, graceful attire, and 
aristocratic air, render him, during his brief day— 
A thing of beauty and a joy for ever. 
For club use and general reference full descriptive details are 
subjoined :— 
Hlead.—l.ong, with powerful jaws and incisive teeth closing 
level, or upper just fitting over under. Skull: wide at front of 
brow, narrowing between ears, and tapering gradually towards: 
muzzle, with little falling-in between or behind the eyes. Eyes: 
hazel, medium size, close set. Muzzle: always black. 
Lars (Prick or Pendant).—When rice, not large, erect at outer 
edges, and slanting towards each other at inner, from peak to. 
skull. When gendant, larger, hanging straight, lying flat, and 
close at front. 
Body.—Pre-eminently long and low. Shoulders broad, chest 
deep, ribs well sprung and oval-shaped, giving flattish appearance 
to sides. Hind-quarters and flank full and well developed. Back 
level, and slightly declining from top of hip joint to shoulders. 
Neck long and slightly crested. 
Tail—When hanging, upper half perpendicular, under half 
thrown backwards in a curve. When raised, a prolongation of 
the incline of the back, and not rising higher nor curling up. 
Legs.—Short, straight, and muscular. No dew claws. Feet 
large, and pointing forward. 
Coat (Double).—An under, short, close, soft, and woolly. An 
over, long—averaging 54 in. —hard, straight, flat, and free. from 
crisp or curl. Hair on head : shorter, softer, and veiling forehead 
and eyes ; on ears, overhanging inside, falling down, and mingling 
with side locks, not heavily, but surrounding the ear like a fringe, 
and allowing its shape to appear. Tail also gracefully feathered. 
