A Manual of Toy Dogs Part 6

Ill.u.s.tration: BLACK PUG. _"Larchmoor Peter Pan," owned by Mrs. Lyle._

_Symmetry._--Symmetry and general appearance, decidedly square and cobby. A lean, leggy pug and a dog with short legs and a long body are equally objectionable. _Size and Condition._--The pug should be _multum in parvo_, but this condensation (if the word may be used) should be shown by compactness of form, well-knit proportions, and hardness of developed muscle. Weight from 13 lbs. to 17 lbs., dog or b.i.t.c.h.

_Body._--Short and cobby, wide in chest, and well ribbed up.

_Legs._--Very strong, straight, of moderate length, and well under.

_Feet._--Neither so long as the foot of the hare nor so round as that of the cat; well split-up toes, and the nail black. _Muzzle._--Short, blunt, square, but not up-faced. _Head._--Large, ma.s.sive, round, not apple-headed, with no indentation of the skull. _Eyes._--Dark in colour, very large, bold, and prominent, globular in shape, soft and solicitous in expression, very l.u.s.trous, and, when excited, full of fire.

_Ear._--Thin, small, soft, like black velvet. There are two kinds, the "rose" and "b.u.t.ton." Preference is given to the latter.

_Markings._--Clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks, thumb-mark or diamond on forehead, back-trace, should be as black as possible. _Mask._--The mask should be black. The more intense and well-defined it is the better. _Wrinkles._--Large and deep. _Trace._--A black line extending from the occiput to the tail. _Tail._--Curled tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection.

_Coat._--Fine, smooth, soft, short, and glossy, neither hard nor woolly.

_Colour._--Silver, or apricot fawn. Each should be decided, to make the contrast complete between the colour and the mask and trace. _N.B._--The points of black pugs, except as to colour, are the same as those for fawns. The London and Provincial Pug Club. Secretary, J. Fabian, 460, Camden Road, London, N.

=Toy Bulldogs.=--POINTS OF TOY BULLDOGS.--The general appearance of the toy bulldog must, as nearly as possible, resemble that of the big bulldog. The skull should be large, forehead flat, the skin about it well wrinkled, the "stop" broad and deep, extending up the middle of the forehead. Eyes of moderate size, situated low down on the skull, and as wide apart as possible. Ears to be "rose," if possible; "tulip" ears are allowable, but not to be encouraged; "b.u.t.ton," or terrier-like ears are a decided fault. Face to be as short as possible, nose jet black, deeply set back, almost between the eyes. Muzzle to be short, broad, and turned upwards. The lower jaw should project considerably in front of the upper and turn up. Teeth not to be shown. Neck to be short, with much loose skin about it. "Frogginess" is objectionable. Chest to be very wide, round, and deep. Back short and strong, narrow towards the loins, and broad at the shoulder. A roach back is desirable. Tail to be short, and not carried above the back. Forelegs to be short in proportion to the hindlegs. Hindquarters much lighter in proportion than forequarters. The most desirable weight is below 20 lbs., and dogs and b.i.t.c.hes that exceed 22 lbs. should be disqualified. The Miniature Bulldog Club. Secretary, Miss A. Bruce, 42, Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London, W.

SCALE OF POINTS.

General appearance and character 10 Head 15 Ears 15 Body 10 Size and weight 20 Tail 5 Legs 15 Chest 10 Total 100

Ill.u.s.tration: FRENCH TOY BULLDOG. _"Barkston Billie," owned by Mrs.

Townsend Green._

DESCRIPTION AND POINTS OF THE FRENCH TOY BULLDOG.--_General Appearance._--The French bulldog ought to have the appearance of an active, intelligent, and very muscular dog, of cobby build, and heavy in bone for its size. _Head_ is of great importance, large and square.

Forehead nearly flat, the muscles of the cheek well developed, but not prominent. The "stop" should be as deep as possible. The skin of the head should not be tight, and the forehead should be well-wrinkled. The muzzle should be short, broad, turn upwards, and be very deep. The lower jaw should project considerably in front of upper, and should turn up, but should not show the teeth. _The eyes_ should be of moderate size and of dark colour. No white should be visible when the dog is looking straight in front of him. They should be placed low down and wide apart.

_The nose_ must be black and large. _Ears._--Bat ears ought to be of a medium size, large at the base and rounded at the tips. They should be placed high on the head and carried straight. The orifice of the ear looks forward, and the skin should be fine and soft to the touch. _The neck_ should be thick, short, and well arched. _The body._--The chest should be wide and well down between the legs, and the ribs well sprung.

The body short and muscular, and well cut up. The back should be broad at the shoulder, tapering towards the loins, preferably well roached.

_The tail_ should be set on low, and be short, thick at the root, tapering to a point, and should not be carried above the level of the back. _Legs._--The forelegs should be short, straight, and muscular. The hindquarters, though strong, should be lighter in proportion to the forequarters. Hocks well let down. _Feet_ should be compact and strong.

_Coat_ should be of a medium density: black in colour is very undesirable. Their Club is the Bouledogue Francais Society. Secretary, F. Everard, 11, Milk Street, London, E.C.

SCALE OF POINTS.

General appearance and character 15 Skull 15 Under jaw (special points for) 10 Weight[3] 20 Body 15 Tail 5 Ears (bat) 10 Legs 5 Chest 5 --- Total 100

Footnote 3: No dog to win the maximum of points unless under 22 lbs.

_Weights._--When three cla.s.ses are provided, weights shall be as follows: (1) Under 20 lbs.; (2) 20 lbs. and under 24 lbs.; (3) 24 lbs. and under 28 lbs.

When only two cla.s.ses are provided, weights shall be as follows: (1) Under 24 lbs.; (2) 24 lbs., not exceeding 28 lbs.

These weights are subject to alteration.

_Yorks.h.i.+re Terriers._--Points of the Yorks.h.i.+re Terrier, as laid down by the Yorks.h.i.+re Terrier Club. Secretary, Mr. F. W. Randall, "The Clone,"

Hampton-on-Thames. _General Appearance._--Should be that of a long-coated pet dog, the coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from the nose to the end of the tail. The animal should be very compact and neat, the carriage being very upright, and having an important air. Although the frame is hidden beneath a mantle of hair, the general outline should be such as to suggest the existence of a vigorous and well-proportioned body. _Head._--Should be rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in the skull, nor too long in the muzzle, with a perfectly black nose. The fall on the head to be long, of a rich golden tan, deeper in colour at the sides of the head about the ear roots, and on the muzzle, where it should be very long.

The hair on the chest a rich bright tan. On no account must the tan on the head extend on to the neck, nor must there be any sooty or dark hair intermingled with any of the tan. _Eyes._--Medium, dark, and sparkling, having a sharp, intelligent expression, and placed so as to look directly forward. They should not be prominent, and the edge of the eyelids should be of a dark colour. _Ears._--Small V-shaped, and carried semi-erect or erect, covered with short hair, colour to be of a very deep rich tan. _Mouth._--Perfectly even, with teeth as sound as possible. An animal having lost any teeth through accident not a fault, providing the jaws are even. _Body._--Very compact, and a good loin.

Level on the top of the back. _Coat._--The hair on body as long as possible, and perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy like silk, and of a fine silky texture. Colour, a dark steel blue (not silver blue) extending from the occiput (or back of skull) to the root of tail, and on no account mingled with fawn, bronze, or dark hairs. _Legs._--Quite straight, well covered with hair of a rich golden tan, a few shades lighter at the ends than at the roots, not extending higher on the forelegs than the elbow, nor on the hindlegs than the stifle.

_Feet._--As round as possible, and the toe-nails black. _Tail._--Cut to medium length; with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than the rest of the body, especially at the end of the tail, and carried a little higher than the level of the back. _Tan._--All tan hair should be darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to a still lighter tan at the tips. _Weight._--Three cla.s.ses: 5 lbs. and under; 7 lbs. and under, but over 5 lbs.; over 7 lbs.

="Silver" Yorks.h.i.+re.=--Points identical with those of the Standard Yorks.h.i.+re, as described above, except colouring, which should be as follows: _Back._--Silver. _Head._--Pale tan or straw colour. _Muzzle and Legs._--Light tan. _Ears._--A shade darker tan.

VALUE OF POINTS IN JUDGING.

Quant.i.ty and length of coat 15 Quality and texture of coat 10 Richness of tan on head and legs 15 Colour of hair on body 15 Head 10 Eyes 5 Ears 5 Legs and feet 5 Tail (carriage of) 5 Mouth 5 Formation and general appearance 10 --- Total 100

=Italian Greyhounds.=--The Italian Greyhound is somewhat fuller in proportion than the English Greyhound, and the nose is somewhat shorter.

In other respects this beautiful dog follows the lines of its prototype as closely as possible, due allowance being made for difference in size.

The colour most prized is a golden fawn, then cream, or blue fawn, followed by reds and whites; mixtures are not considered desirable.

Coat should be very fine, soft, and glossy. The best size is that of a dog of about 8 lbs. weight.--From Rawdon Lee's "Modern Dogs." Hon.

Secretary of Club, Mrs. Scarlett, Went House, West Malling, Kent.

=Maltese.=--This is probably the oldest of the toy dogs, having been highly prized by the ladies of ancient Greece, and doubtless of other nations at the same time. The coat is very long, straight, and silky (in first-rate specimens sweeping the ground), quite free from woolliness and from the slightest curl. Colour, pure white. Nose should be black, also roof of the mouth. Ears moderately long, the hair on them mingling with that on the neck. Tail short and well feathered, curled tightly over back. Size should not exceed 5 lbs. or 6 lbs., the smaller the better, other points being correct.--Rawdon Lee's "Modern Dogs." They have the Maltese Club of London. Hon. Secretary, Arthur Stevenson, 52, Holloway Road, N.

=Poodles.=--Points of the perfect black poodle, as defined by the Poodle Club. Secretary, Mr. L. W. Crouch, The Orchard, Swanley Village, Kent.

_General Appearance._--That of a very active, intelligent, and elegant-looking, dog, well built, and carrying himself very proudly.

_Head._--Long, straight, and fine, the skull not broad, with a slight peak at the back. _Muzzle._--Long (but not snipy) and strong; not full in cheek; teeth white, strong, and level; gums black; lips black and not showing lippiness. _Eyes._--Almond-shaped, very dark, full of fire and intelligence. _Nose._--Black and sharp. _Ears._--The leather long and wide, low set on, hanging close to the face. _Neck._--Well proportioned and strong, to admit of the head being carried high and with dignity.

_Shoulders._--Strong and muscular, sloping well to the back.

_Chest._--Deep and moderately wide. _Back._--Short, strong, and slightly hollowed, the loins broad and muscular, the ribs well sprung and braced up. _Feet._--Rather small and of a good shape, the toes well arched, pads thick and hard.

Ill.u.s.tration: POODLES. _Photo by J. J. Gibson, Penge._ _Champion "Orchard Admiral" and "L'Enfant Prodigue," owned by Mrs. Crouch._

_Legs._--Fore set straight from shoulder, with plenty of bone and muscle; hindlegs very muscular and well bent, with the hocks well let down. _Tail._--Set on rather high, well carried, never curled, or carried over back. _Coat._--Very profuse, and of good, hard texture; if corded, hanging in tight, even cords; if non-corded, very thick and strong, of even length, the curls close and thick, without knots or cords. _Colours._--All black, all white, all red, all blue. The white poodle should have dark eyes, black or very dark liver nose, lips, and toe-nails. The red poodle should have dark amber eyes, dark liver nose, lips, and toe-nails. The blue poodle should be of even colour, and have dark eyes, lips, and toe-nails. All the other points of white, red, and blue poodles should be the same as in the perfect black poodle.

_N.B._--It is strongly recommended that only one-third of the body be clipped or shaved, and that the hair on the forehead be left on.

Also catered for by the Curly Poodle Club, Hon. Secretary, Miss F.

Brunker, Whippendell House, King's Langley, Herts.

VALUE OF POINTS.

General appearance and movement 15 Head and ears 15 Eyes and expression 10 Neck and shoulders 10 Shape of body, loin, back, and carriage of stern 15 Legs and feet 10 Coat, colour, and texture of coat 15 Bone, muscle, and condition 10 --- Total 100

=The Black-and-Tan Terrier.=--Points and standard, as given by the Black-and-Tan Terrier Club. Secretary, Mr. S. J. Atkinson, 184, Adelaide Road, London, N.W. _Head._--Long, flat, and narrow, level and wedge-shaped, without showing cheek muscles, well filled up under the eyes, with tapering, tightly-lipped jaws and level teeth. _Eyes._--Very small, sparkling, and dark, set fairly close together, and oblong in shape. _Nose._--Black. _Ears._--Small and V-shaped, hanging close to the head above the eye. _Neck and Shoulders._--The neck should be fairly long, and tapering from the shoulders to the head, with sloping shoulders, the neck being free from throatiness, and slightly arched at the occiput. _Chest._--Narrow, but deep. _Body._--Moderately short, and curving upwards at the loin; ribs well sprung; back slightly arched at the loin, and falling again at the joining of the tail to the same height as the shoulders. _Legs._--Must be quite straight, set on well under the dog, and of fair length. _Feet._--More inclined to be cat than hare-footed. _Tail._--Moderate length, and set on where the arch of the back ends, thick where it joins the body, tapering to a point, and not carried higher than the back. _Coat._--Close, smooth, short, and glossy.

_Colour._--Jet black and rich mahogany tan, distributed over the body as follows: On the head the muzzle is tanned to the nose, which, with the nasal bone, is jet black; there is also a bright tan spot on each cheek and above each eye; the under jaw and throat are tanned, and the hair inside the ear is of the same colour. The forelegs tanned up to the knee, with black lines (pencil marks) up each toe, and a black mark (thumb mark) above the foot. Inside the hindlegs tanned, but divided with black at the hock joint, and under the tail also tanned, and so is the vent, but only sufficiently to be easily covered by the tail; also slightly tanned on each side of chest. Tan outside of hindlegs, commonly called "breeching," a serious defect. In all cases the black should not run into the tan, or _vice versa_, but the division between the two colours should be well defined. _General Appearance._--A terrier, calculated to take his own part in the rat-pit, and not of the whippet type. _Weight (for toys)._--Not exceeding 7 lbs.

SCALE OF POINTS.

Head 20 Eyes 10 Ears 5 Legs 10 Feet 10 Body 10 Tail 5 Colour and markings 15 General appearance (including terrier quality) 15 --- Total 100

Ill.u.s.tration: PEKINGESE. _"Yen Chu of Newnham" owned by Mrs. W. H.

Herbert._

=j.a.panese and Pekingese Spaniels.=--Points of the j.a.panese spaniel, as set forth by the j.a.panese and Pekingese Club. This Club is now divided into the j.a.panese Chin Club and the Pekingese Club, the Secretary of both being Mr. E. T. c.o.x, 65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, E.C.