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disgrace, because he killed the cat in the house where his family party were taking tea.

I could name the date and the show, but I will not do so for reasons that are no doubt apparent. More than twenty years since a semi-tame fox was on view as an additional attraction at one of our canine exhibitions in the north of England. Some of the keepers and committee who were on duty during the night having an idea that they could have a bit of sport, unbenched two or three of the wire-haired terriers, said to be "good at badger, fox, or fighting," and one by one let them at the poor fox. However, sport there was none, for the terriers would not tackle their game at any price. "Try Sir Douglas" (who was benched at the same show) said one fellow, and Sir Douglas was at once brought upon the scene, and, licking his lips-as was his wont under such circumstances-made a dash at the fox, immediately pinning it by the throat, much to the chagrin of those who were in charge of the show. Somehow or other they managed to get the dog off before the fox was quite killed, though the poor thing died just after the show-it was thought from distemper contracted thereat.

What the above' favourite dog of mine was as a companion, no doubt any ordinary Dandie Dinmont would prove to be under proper training, and, even

at the risk of being considered egotistical, I have ventured to give the above particulars of a dog once well known on the show-bench, and the mention of whose name to some people would have much the same effect as a red rag is said to have upon a bull.

Although it is always very much a matter of opinion as to what are or have been the best Dandies of modern and of recent times, it may be as well to give a list of a few I have known, as such might perhaps come in useful for future reference. There was Capt. Lindoe's Dandie (who won at Cremorne in 1864), Mr. W. Dorchester's Cloudie and Jock, Mr. J. H. Murchison's Melrose, Mr. Macdona's Kilt, Mr. P. Scott's Peachem and Nettle, Rev. T. Mosse's Shamrock and Vixen, Mr. Bradshaw Smith's Dirk, Mr. J. Locke's Sporran and Doctor, Mr. J. A. Mather's Warlock, Mr. W. F. A. B. Coupland's Border Prince, Mr. D.. Bailie's Border King, the mustards Mr. Steel's Edenside and Mr. Clark's Heather Sandy; Mr. G. Graham's Maud II., Mr. Leatham's Heather Peggy, his Little Pepper II. and Ainsty Belle, Mr. J. T. Gray's Philabeg, Mr. W. T. Barton's May Queen, Mr. Stordy's Rab, Mr. T. F. Slater's Tweedmouth, and an excellent bitch which came out at Manchester in 1894, Mr. J. Brough's Belle Coota.

A club to look after the interests of the Dandie Dinmont terriers in England was formed in 1875, only a year after the Kennel Club was established In 1885 came a Scottish club, and in 1889 the South of Scotland Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club was duly formulated, and at once took a leading position. The points and description of their special terrier appear to have been most carefully drawn up, its members and committee are thoroughly representative, and because such is the case I give their description here. This is as follows:

Head. Strongly made and large, not out of proportion to the dog's size, the muscles showing extraordinary development, more especially the maxillary. Skull broad between the ears, getting gradually less towards the eyes, and measuring about the same from the inner corner of the eye to back of skull as it does from ear to ear. The forehead well domed. The head is covered with very soft, silky hair, which should not be confined to a mere topknot, and the lighter in colour and silkier it is the better. The cheeks, starting from the ears proportionately with the skull, have a gradual taper towards the muzzle, which is deep and strongly made, and measures about 3in. in length, or in proportion to skull as three is to five. The muzzle is covered with hair of a little darker shade than the topknot, and of the

same texture as the feather of the fore legs. The top of the muzzle is generally bare for about an inch from the back part of the nose, the bareness coming to a point towards the eye, and being about in. broad at the nose. The nose and inside of mouth black or dark-coloured. The teeth very strong, especially the canine, which are of extraordinary size for such a small dog. The canines fit well into each other, so as to give the greatest available holding and punishing power, and the teeth are level in front, the upper ones very slightly overlapping the under ones. [All undershot and overshot specimens will not be recognised by the society.]

Eyes.-Set wide apart, large, full, round, bright, expressive of great determination, intelligence, and dignity; set low and prominent in front of the head; colour, a rich, dark hazel.

Ears.-Large and pendulous, set well back, wide apart and low on the skull, hanging close to the cheeks, with a very slight projection at the base, broad at the junction of the head, and tapering almost to a point, the fore part of the ear tapering very little the taper being mostly on the back part, the fore part of the ear coming almost straight down from its junction with the head to the tip. They are covered with a soft, straight, brown hair (in some cases almost black), and have a thin feather of light hair

starting about two inches from the tip, and of nearly the same colour and texture as the topknot, which gives the ear the appearance of a distinct point. The animal is often one or two years old before the feather is shown. The cartilage and skin of the ear should not be thick, but rather thin. Length of ear, from 3in. to 4in.

Neck. Very muscular, well-developed and strong, showing great power of resistance, being well set into the shoulders.

Body.-Long, strong, and flexible, ribs well sprung and round, chest well developed and let well down between the fore legs; the back rather low at the shoulder, having a slight downward curve and a corresponding arch over the loins, with a very slight gradual drop from top of loins to root of tail; both sides of backbone well supplied with muscle.

Tail.-Rather short, say from 8in. to 1oin., and covered on the upper side with wiry hair of darker colour than that of the body, the hair on the under side being lighter in colour, and not so wiry, with a nice feather about 2in. long, getting shorter as it nears the tip; rather thick at the root, getting thicker for about 4in., then tapering off to a point. It should not be twisted or curled in any way, but should come up with a regular curve like a scimitar,

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