THE STANDARD OF POINTS (CARDIGANSHIRE TYPE)

HEAD.-To be foxy in shape and appearance.

SKULL.-To be fairly wide and flat between the ears, tapering towards the eyes above which it should be slightly domed.

MUZZLE.-To measure about 3 in. in length (or in propor tion to skull as 3 to 5) and to taper. towards the snout.

NOSE.-Black (except blue merles) , slightly projecting, and in no sense blunt, with nostrils of moderate size.

TEETH.-Strong, level, and sound. .

UNDERJAW.-To be clean cut and strong but without prominence.

EYES.-To be of medium size but giving a sharp and watchful expression, rather widely set with corners clearly defined preferably dark in colour but clear. Silver eyes permissible in blue merles.

EARS.-To be rather large (proportionately to size of dog) and prominent, moderately wide at the base, carried erect, and set about 3t in. apart and well back so that they can be laid flat along neck.

NECK.-To be muscular, well developed, and in proportion to the dog's build, fitting into well~sloped and strong, muscular shoulders.

FRONT.-To be slightly bowed, with strong bone.

CHEST.-To be moderately broad with prominent breast bone.

BODY.-To be fairly long and strong, with deep brisket, well-sprung ribs, and clearly defined waist.

HINDQUARTERS.-To be strong, with muscular thighs.

FEET.-To be round and well padded, rather large.

LEGS.-Short and strong (front forelegs slightly bowed) all dew claws removed.

TAlL.-To be moderately long and set in line with bod; (not curled over back) and resembling that of a fox.

COAT .-Short or medium, of hard texture, any colou except pure white.

HElGHT.-To be as near as possible to twelve inches, the shoulder.

WElGHT.-Dogs 18 to 26 lb. Bitches 16 to 24 lb.

GENERAL APPEARANCE AND EXPRESSlON.-To be as fo: as possible, alertness essential, the body to measure abo 36 inches from point of nose to tip of tail.

FAULTS (examples).-Over or undershot mouth,hi peaked occiput, prominent cheeks, low flat forehe expressionless eyes, crooked forearms, splayed feet, curled over back, silky coat.