Mrs. F. Senn’s, 278 West Eleventh Street, New York.
Duke of Gainsboro.
Origin.—This dog’s home is Manchester (England), where it is said to have been originated, the black-and-tan, Skye, and Maltese terriers all being credited with its paternity. Except in color, it resembles greatest the latter dog.
Uses.—Essentially a toy dog, beautiful and aristocratic.
* Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Quantity and color of hair on body | 25 |
| Quality of coat | 15 |
| Tan | 15 |
| Head | 10 |
| Eyes | 5 |
| Mouth | 5 |
| Ears | 5 |
| Legs and feet | 5 |
| General appearance | 10 |
| Tail | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
General Appearance.—A long-coated, well-proportioned pet dog; coat straight and hanging evenly down each side, parted from nose to end of tail; very compact in form, neat, sprightly, and bearing an important air.
Head.—Rather small, flat, not too round in skull, broad at muzzle; black nose. Hair on muzzle very long, of bright golden tan, unmixed with dark or sooty hair. Hair on sides of head very long, and of deeper tan than on center of head. Eyes medium in size, not prominent, dark, with intelligent expression; edges of eyelids dark. Ears cut or uncut, quite erect; if not cut, V-shaped, small, and erect, covered with short hair; color deep tan. Mouth even; teeth sound; a loose tooth or two not objectionable.
Body.—Very compact, good loins, and level on top of back.
Coat.—Hair as long and straight as possible, not wavy; glossy, like silk, not woolly; extending from back of head to root of tail. Color bright steel blue, not intermingled with fawn, light or dark hairs.
Legs and Feet.—Legs quite straight; hair on same a bright golden tan, a shade lighter at ends than at roots. Feet round as possible; toe-nails black.
Weight.—Divided, viz., under 5 pounds, over 5 pounds; limit, 12 pounds.