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4. Eyes: 
Medium size, almond shaped, set a little oblique 
and not protruding, color dark brown. The expres¬ 
sion should be lively, intelligent and show distrust 
of strangers. (Note—In light-colored dogs eyes of 
light color are frequently found. If they harmonize 
with the coloration of the dog they should not be 
considered a serious fault, but the dark eye is al¬ 
ways to be preferred.) 
5. Neck: 
Strong and muscular, clean cut, proportionate to 
bead and back, without loose folds of skin. (Note 
—When a dog is excited the neck is raised and the 
head carried high, otherwise the head is carried but 
little higher than the top of the shoulder.) 
6. Body: 
Chest deep, but not too wide; ribs rather flat than 
barrel shaped, with the breast bone reaching to the 
elbow ; abdomen moderately tucked up; back straight 
and very strongly developed; short coupled and long- 
legged dogs are to be discarded. The agility and 
elasticity required of the herding dog are attained 
by the proper angulation at the fore and hind quar¬ 
ters, broad, powerful loin and long, gradual sloping- 
croup. 
7. Tail: 
Bushy, reaching to the hock and often forming a 
slight hook turned to one side. At rest, the tail 
hangs in a slight curve like a sabre. When the dog 
is excited or in motion the curve is accentuated, and 
the tail is raised, but it should never be lifted beyond 
a line at right angles with the line of the back. The 
