"Back and loin.-Strong but not clumsy. "Hind quarters. - Long and straight; rather rising toward the stern than drooping, which, combined with the low shoulder, gives him the appearance of standing higher behind than in front. "Stern.-Docked from 7 to 10 inches according to the size of the dog, carried a little above the level of the back, but by no means high. "Feet and legs.-Feet well spread, large and strong; well clothed with hair, especially between the pads. Legs long and strong; the stifles well bent. "Coat.-Covered either with crisp curls or with ringlets; no top-knot, but the close curl should cease on the top of the head, leaving the face perfectly smooth and lean looking. "Colour.-Black and white, liver and white, or self-coloured black or liver. The pied for choice. "General Appearance. Sober - looking, with rather a slouching gait and a general independence of manner, which is thrown aside at the sight of a gun." |