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"As a domestic watch and pet companion he is unsurpassed. Centuries gone by he was 'greatly set up, esteemed, taken up, and made much of'; and down to more recent times even a duchess would almost be ashamed to be seen in the park unaccompanied by her long-coated Skye.' To the present day he remains as unchanged as any variety of the canine race, and has certainly lost none of his merits or attractions. Exceptionally cleanly and sweet, less dependent on exercise than any other, his delicate sensibility, shrewd sagacity, exclusive attachment, and devoted courage, combined with his elegant form, graceful attire, and aristocratic air, render him, during his brief day—

A thing of beauty and a joy for ever.

"For club use and general reference full descriptive details are subjoined :

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"1. Head.-Long, with powerful jaws and incisive teeth closing level, or upper just fitting over under. Skull: wide at front of brow, narrowing between ears, and tapering gradually towards muzzle, with little falling in between or behind the eyes. Eyes: hazel, medium size, close set. Muzzle: always

black.

“2. Ears (Prick or Pendant).—When prick, not large, erect at outer edges, and slanting towards

each other at inner, from peak to skull. When pendant, larger, hanging straight, lying flat, and

-close at front.

"3. Body. Pre-eminently long and low. Shoulders broad, chest deep, ribs well sprung and oval-shaped, giving flattish appearance to sides. Hind-quarters and flank full and well developed. Back level and slightly declining from top of hip joint to shoulders. Neck long and gently crested.

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4. Tail. When hanging, upper half perpendicular, under half thrown backwards in a curve. When raised, a prolongation of the incline of the back, and not rising higher nor curling up.

5. Legs.-Short, straight, and muscular. No dew claws. Feet large and pointing forward.

"6. Coat (Double).— An under, short, close, soft, and woolly. An over, long-averaging 54in. -hard, straight, flat and free from crisp or curl. Hair on head; shorter, softer, and veiling forehead and eyes; on ears, overhanging inside, falling down and mingling with side locks, not heavily, but surrounding the ear like a fringe, and allowing its shape to appear. Tail also gracefully feathered.

"7. Colour (Any Variety).-Dark or light blue or grey, or fawn with black points. Shade of head and legs approximating that of body."

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Dog. Height, at shoulder, 9 inches.

Length, back of skull to root of tail, 22 inches; muzzle to back of skull, 81⁄2 inches; root of tail to tip joint, 9 inches. Total length, 40 inches.

Bitch. Half an inch lower, and two and a half inches shorter than dog, all parts proportional; thus, body 21 inches, head 8, and tail 8; total, 37 inches.

2.-AVERAGE Weight.

Dog, 181b.; Bitch, 16lb. No dog shall be over 20lb., nor under 16lb.; and no bitch should be over 18lb., nor under 14lb.

3.-POINTS, WITH VALUE.

10° 15'

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2. Head.

Skull and eyes

Jaws and teeth

3. Ears.

Scale for bitches one-half inch lower throughout.

Carriage, with shape, size, and feather,

4. Body.

Back and neck,

Chest and ribs,

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4. JUDICIAL AWARDS.

100'

1. Over extreme weight to be handicapped 5 per lb. of excess.

2. Over or under shot mouth to disqualify.

3. Doctored ears or tail to disqualify.

4. No extra value for greater length of coat than 51⁄2 inches.

Not to be commended under a total of 60°

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