378 The Dog Book 
Legs.—Fore legs straight and muscular, with a fair amount of bone. 
The hind legs should be rather wide apart, with stifles well bent, forcing 
sickle hocks. 
Feet.—Compact, knuckles well sprung, claws strong and close together; 
pads cannot be too hard. 
Coat.—Short, dense, flat coat, with good texture, with an abundance of 
undercoat. 
Symmetry.—The dog should be of fair length on the leg, and his 
movements active and graceful. 
Height.—Dogs, 22 to 24 inches; bitches, 20 to 22 inches. 
Tarl.—Of medium length, and when the dog is standing quietly 
should be slightly raised, but more so when excited. 
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