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Chapter 51: THE TERRIER (BLACK-AND-TAN).
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A concise handbook that surveys numerous dog breeds, outlining origins, physical standards, temperament, uses, and points scales for judging; it provides breed-by-breed descriptions and typical colors and measurements, illustrated with half-tone images and marginal sketches. Practical guidance covers selection of puppies and adult dogs, daily care and management, treatment protocols for common illnesses, and feeding and conditioning for exhibition. Appendices supply technical terminology and a breeders’ directory to assist novices. The tone is practical and aimed at owners of one or two dogs, simplifying more complex kennel literature for lay readers.

THE TERRIER (BLACK-AND-TAN).

Rochelle Kennels, New Rochelle, N. Y.

Broomfield Sultan.

Origin.—This breed was until very recently known as the Manchester (England) terrier, and was probably brought into existence by the operatives of that city.

Uses.—A gamy vermin-dog, and a nice companion.

* Scale of Points, Etc.

Value.
Head 20
Eyes 10
Ears 5
Legs 10
Feet 10
Body 10
Tail 5
Color and markings 15
General appearance (including terrier quality) 15
Total 100

Head.—Long, almost flat, narrow, level, and wedge-shaped, without showing cheek muscles; well filled up under eyes; tapering, tightly lipped jaws; level teeth. Ears, if cropped, must stand perfectly erect; if uncropped, small, thin, and V-shaped, hanging close to head above eyes. Eyes very small, sparkling, and dark, set fairly close together, and oblong in shape. Nose perfectly black.

Neck and Shoulders.—Neck fairly long, tapering from shoulders to head, free from throatiness, slightly arched; shoulders sloping.

Chest.—Narrow but deep.

Body.—Moderately short; powerful loins; ribs well sprung; back slightly arched at loins, falling again at joining of tail to same height as the shoulders.

Legs.—Perfectly straight, set well under body, fair length.

Feet.—More inclined to be cat- than hare-footed; black toe-nails.

Tail.—Moderately short, thick where it joins body, tapering to a point, not carried higher than the back.

Coat.—Close, smooth, short, and glossy, not soft.

Color.—Black and mahogany tan, distributed distinctly over body. On head, tan to the nose; nasal bone jet black; bright spot on each cheek and above each eye. Under jaw and throat are tan; hair inside ear of same color. Fore legs tan to knee, with black lines up each toe and black mark above the foot. Inside hind legs tan, divided with black at hock-joint. Under tail tan, and each side of chest is tanned slightly.