W. J. Comstock’s, Providence, R. I.
Midnight. Darkness.
Origin.—Wholly Dutch, but how far back it dates is unknown.
Uses.—The canal-boatmen in Holland use this “little beggar” as a guard against intruders, as well as to advise the captain of an approaching boat. It will kill rats, swims like a duck, and as a companion is not surpassed.
* Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head, nose, eyes, and teeth | 20 |
| Ears | 10 |
| Neck, shoulders, and chest | 10 |
| Back and loins | 5 |
| Fore legs | 5 |
| Hind legs | 5 |
| Feet | 5 |
| Hind quarters | 10 |
| Coat and color | 20 |
| General appearance | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
General Appearance.—A small, cobby dog, with sharp expression, lively, always on the alert.
Head.—Foxy in type; skull broad, not round; little stop. Muzzle fine, not weak, well filled out below eyes. Nose black and small. Eyes small, dark brown, not full, more round than oval, bright, and full of expression. Ears moderate length, tapering, carried stiffly erect and at right angles with skull. Teeth strong and level.
Neck.—Short, strong, full, and stiffly arched.
Shoulders and Chest.—Shoulders muscular, sloping; chest deep and broad.
Back.—Short, straight, strong; loins powerful and well drawn up.
Legs and Feet.—Fore legs perfectly straight, well under body, good bone. Hind legs strong; hocks well let down. Feet small, cat-like; nails black.
Hind Quarters.—Fine compared to fore parts, muscular, well developed; rump well rounded; tailless.
Coat.—Black, abundant, dense, harsh; smooth on head, ears, and legs; lying close on back and sides; erect and thick around neck, forming a mane and frill; well feathered on thighs.
Weight.—About 12 pounds.
Defects.—White hairs are objected to.
Disqualifying Points.—Drop or semi-erect ears.