L. A. Van Zandt’s, New City, N. Y.
Tommy Atkins II.
Origin.—Wholly unknown, but the greatest number come from Manchester (England).
Uses.—A very companionable gamy dog.
* Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head | 20 |
| Eyes and expression | 15 |
| Neck and shoulders | 10 |
| Legs, feet, and chest | 15 |
| Coat | 10 |
| Stern | 10 |
| Symmetry | 10 |
| Size | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—Narrow, long, level, almost flat; skull wedge-shaped, well filled below eyes, not lippy. Eyes small, black, oblong, and set fairly close. Nose black. Ears cropped and standing perfectly erect.
Neck and Shoulders.—Neck fairly long, tapering; shoulders sloping, no throatiness, slightly arched at occiput.
Body.—Chest narrow, deep; body short, curving upward at loins; ribs well sprung.
Legs and Feet.—Legs perfectly straight, well under body, moderate bone; feet cat-like.
Tail.—Moderate length, and set on where arch of back ends; thick where it joins body, tapering, and not carried higher than the back.
Coat.—Close, hard, short, glossy.
Color.—Pure white; colored markings disqualify.
Weight.—Limit, 20 pounds; 14 pounds preferable.