expressed as to the description of the Irish terrier as issued by the club, it evidently being modelled on that of the fox terrier. The following, compiled by an up to date" admirer and successful breeder of the variety, will give an idea of the "points" of an Irish terrier; at any rate, when assisted by Mr. Wardle's excellent drawings, they will do so.

"Head.-Long and flat, not pinched or lumpy, and not too full in the cheek; showing but a very slight stop in profile. Jaw strong, of a punishing length and of good depth. A thin, weak jaw is objectionable; as is a short, thick head. Teeth.-Level, white, and sound; both over or undershot objectionable and disqualifying.

"Nose.-Black.

"Eyes.-Brown, dark hazel, or black, the latter, however, are apt to give the dog a curious expression. They should be small, keen, and more almond-shaped than round, set in the head and not on the head. Light eyes very objectionable.

"Ears.-Fairly thick, V-shaped, and set on to fall to the corner of the eye and close to the cheeks, but not at a right angle to the head; they should not be set on too high or point to the nose.

Neck.--Long, clean, and muscular, slightly arched, free from throatiness and nicely placed in the shoulders, not set on the top of them.

"Shoulders. Strong and fine, nicely sloping to the back and firm to the hand, the dog should feel strong when pressed on the shoulders, the withers narrow, and gracefully joining the neck and back.

"Chest. Of good depth, wide enough to give the heart and lungs free play, but not wide when viewed in front.

"Back.-Straight and strong. Loin.-Very slightly arched.

"Stern.-Docked or shortened, set rather high, must be gaily carried but not curled; the stern should be placed on in a line with the back, if too low it gives the dog a mean and unsymmetrical

appearance.

Body. Of good depth, well ribbed up, but not too far back, or it will make him seem too thickset and cobby, and detract from his appearance of liberty; flank slightly tucked up, but not enough to make the dog look shelly or light. Ribs inclined to flatness and not too much arched or sprung.

Legs and Feet. The legs should be strong, straight, and muscular; but not too upright in the pasterns, which should be slightly springy; elbows set strongly to the shoulders, moving freely, not tied too closely under him; the feet thick and hard, toes arched; open, long, or thin feet most objectionable. "Hind quarters.-Very strong and muscular,

long from hip to hock, not too wide but thick through, with no appearance of weakness, legs fairly under the dog; the hocks must straight, cow hocks or hind legs bent outwards most objectionable.

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"Coat. Hard, straight, and wiry, free from silkiness anywhere; about 2in. long on body, shorter on the head and ears, save a beard on the chin, short and hard on the legs, on no account curly; a soft, curly, or open coat objectionable.

"Colour.-Red-yellow, wheaten; the best colour is orange tipped with red, the head slightly darker than the body, and the ears slightly darker than the head. The colour should not run out on the legs, a dirty or dull dark red is not nice; a mahogany shade objectionable.

"Size.-Height, dogs 16in. to 16in., bitches 15in. to 16in.; length from shoulder to set on of stern, dogs 142in. to 15in., bitches 14in. to 15in.; girth of chest, 20in. to 21 in.; weight for dogs 20lb. to 24lb., bitches 18lb. to 22lb.

"General appearance.-The Irish terrier should appear to be of good constitution, somewhat rough in outlook, but thoroughly symmetrical. As the stern is high set on it gives the hind quarters a somewhat jumped-up look; the movements are rather jerky behind, as if the hind if the hind quarters

possessed the power of moving quicker than the foreend almost a hare-like movement; the expression should be wicked, but intelligent; altogether a rough, merry, but game-looking terrier, not cobby nor too

coarse.

"Temperament. Temper very good, often shy, but always game. When at work, utterly without fear, and rather headstrong; when in the house, quiet, affectionate, and loving. It is a characteristic of the Irish terrier to thrust his into his master's hand, or rest the head on his foot, or against his legs."

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THE CLUB'S STANDARD.

Head. Long; skull flat, and rather narrow between ears, getting slightly narrower towards the eye; free from wrinkles; stop hardly visible except in profile. The jaw must be strong and muscular, but not too full in the cheek, and of a good punishing length. There should be a slight falling away below the eye, so as not to have a greyhound appear

ance.

Hair on face of same description as on body, but short (about a quarter of an inch long) in appearance, almost smooth and straight; a slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is only long in comparison with the rest) that is permissible, and that is characteristic.

Teeth. Should be strong and level.

Lips. Not so tight as a bull terrier's, but wellfitting, showing through the hair their black lining. Nose.-Must be black.

Eyes.—A dark hazel colour, small, not prominent, and full of life, fire, and intelligence.

Ears. Small and V-shaped, of moderate thickness, set well on the head, and dropping forward closely to the cheek. The ear must be free of fringe, and the hair thereon shorter and darker in colour than the body.

Neck. Should be of a fair length and gradually