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Muzzle.-Short, blunt, square, but not upfaced.

Head.-Large, massive, round, not apple-headed, with no indentation of the skull.

Eyes.-Dark in color, very large, bold and prominent, globular in shape, soft and solicitous in expression, very lustrous, and when excited full of fire.

Ear.-Thin, small, soft like velvet. There are two kinds: The "rose" and the "button." Preference is given to the latter.

Markings.-Clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks, thumb-marks 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.-Curved tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection.

Coat.-Fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy; neither hard nor woolly.

Color.-Silver fawn, apricot fawn, or black. Each should be decided to make the contrast complete between the color and the trace and the mask.

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THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER, CH. GATENBY'S ST. WILFRID'S KING, A. K. C. S. B. 185.867. STUD FEE $25.00. OWNED BY MR. AND MRS. W. C. THOMPSON, 169 WEST 12TH ST., NEW YORK CITY.

THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER STANDARD.

AS APPROVED BY THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA.

General Appearance.-Should be that of a long-coated Toy Terrier, 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. The general outline should convey the existence of a vigorous and well-proportioned body.

Head.-Should be rather small and flat, not too prominent or round

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THE AIREDALE

By Williams Haynes

THE FOX TERRIER By Williams Haynes Takes up the origin and history of the breed, its types and standards and the more exclusive representatives down to the present. Deals with its training, care and kenneling in sickness and health, and the various uses to which he can be put.

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The book opens with a short chapter on the origin and development of the Airedale as a distinctive breed. The author then takes up the problems of type as bearing on the selection of the dog, breeding, training and use. The book is designed for the non-professional dog fancier who wishes common sense advice which does not involve elaborate preparations or expenditure. Chapters are included on the care of the dog in the kennel and simple remedies for ordinary diseases.

SCOTTISH AND IRISH TERRIERS

By Williams Haynes

A companion book to "The Airedale," and deals with the history and development of both breeds. For the owner of the dog, valuable information is given as to the use of the terriers, their treatment in health, their treatment when sick, the principles of dog breeding, and dog shows and rules.

THE FOX HOUND

By Gen. Roger D. Williams

The author is the foremost authority on fox hunting and fox hounds in America. For years he has kept the fox hound studbook, and is the final source of information on all disputed points relating to this breed. His book discusses types, methods of training, kenneling, diseases and all other practical points relating to the use and care of the hound. An appendix is added containing the rules and regulations of hound field trials.

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in the skull, nor too long in the muzzle to conform with good Terrier appearance, with a perfectly black nose. The fall on the head and muzzle to be very long, of a rich golden tan on top, deeper in color at the sides of the head and about the ear roots and on the muzzle, which with ears and legs should be deeper in color-almost mahogany. 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 dark or sooty hairs 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 or round and the edge of the eyelids should be darker.

Ears.-Small, V-shaped and carried semi-erect or erect, covered with short hair, color 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 back, not roached.

Coat. The hair on the body long and perfectly straight (not weavy), glossy like silk and of a fine silky texture. Color, 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 deep 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 hind legs 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 color 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 should be darker at the roots than in the middle, shadIng to a still lighter tan at the tips.

Weight. Three classes-5 pounds and under; 7 pounds and under, but over 5 pounds, and over 7 pounds.

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THE MALTESE TERRIER. CH. SWEETSER, A. K. C. S. B. 168,516. OWNED BY MRS. JAMES GARDNER ROSSMAN, PLAINFIELD, N. J. (Has the distinction of being the youngest champion of his breed on record, attaining championship at 13 months and 3 days. Completed his second championship by taking winners W. K. C. 1914 show; has sixteen noted English and American champions in his pedigree.)

THE MALTESE TERRIER STANDARD

AS APPROVED BY THE MALTESE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA. General Appearance.-That of a bright, sprightly, active dog of a very taking character.

Head.-Should be much like that of a drop eared Skye Terrier in miniature, but rather shorter and thicker in muzzle, not lean nor snipy. Ears.-Drop, set rather low, covered with long, silky hair.

Eyes.-Dark as possible, with black eye rims, and not too far apart. Alert in expression.

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