324 The Dog Book 



Colour. — In blacks the colour should be a rich black, free from rustiness 

 and from white. 



Symmetry and Temperament. — The symmetry and elegance of this 

 dog are considerable and should be valued highly. The evidences of 

 good temper must be regarded with great care, since his utility mainly 

 depends on his disposition. A sour-headed brute with a vicious look about 

 the eyes should be disqualified. 



Weight. — From 50 pounds to 68 pounds for dogs; bitches rather 

 smaller. 



Scale of Points 



Nose and jaws 5 Feet 10 



Skull, ears and eyes 10 Tail 5 



Neck, loins and back 10 Coat 10 



Quarters and stifles 5 Symmetry and tempera- 

 Shoulders and chest 13 ment 20 



Legs' knees and hocks 12 



Total 100 



