694 The Dog Book 



Descriptive Particulars 



Head. — Should be much like that of a drop-eared Skye in miniature, 

 but rather shorter and thicker in muzzle, not lean nor snipey. 



Ears. — Moderately long, set on rather low, and covered with long silky 

 hair, mingling with that on neck and shoulders. 



Eyes. — ^Very dark and piercing, bright and alert in expression. 



Nose. — Pure black and shiny. 



Legs. — Rather short than long, with fine bone, well feathered through- 

 out: legginess is to be avoided. Feet small and covered with hair. 



Body and shape. — Shoulders sloping and not too wide. Back short 

 and cobby, rather than lanky in shape. 



Tail. — Short, well-feathered, particularly toward the end, and grace- 

 fully carried over the back; its end resting on the hindquarters and side. 



Coat. — Long straight and silky, free from wooUiness or curl; when in 

 form should nearly reach the ground at the sides. Very profuse on neck, 

 shoulders and chest. 



Colour. — Pure white without shade or tint. 



Weight. — ^Not to exceed 12 pounds. The smaller the better, other 

 points being correct. 



General appearance. — ^That of a bright, sprightly, active dog of very 

 taking character. 



Scale of Points 



Head 10 Tail and its carriage .... 10 



Ears 5 Coat 20 



Eyes and nose 10 Colour \c 



Legs and feet 5 Condition 10 



Body and shape 10 Size c 



Total 100 



