THE GREAT DANE.

G. A. Burt’s, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Major McKinley II.

Origin.—Probably indigenous to Germany, where it was formerly known under the various names of Ulmer, German mastiff, and boarhound.

Uses.—Companion and guard for foresters and gamekeepers, also for attacking the wild boar and other beasts.

* Scale of Points, Etc.

Value.

General appearance 3

Condition 3

Activity 5

Head 15

Neck 5

Chest 8

Back 8

Belly 4

Tail 4

Fore quarters 10

Hind quarters 10

Feet 8

Coat 4

Size (height) 13

Total 100

General Appearance.—Large and muscular, strongly but elegantly built; movements easy and graceful; not so heavy as the mastiff, nor too much of the greyhound type.

Head.—Long, very little indentation between eyes; skull not too broad; muzzle broad, strong, and blunt; cheek muscles well developed; nose large, bridge arched; lips blunt, not hanging too much over the sides; lower jaw slightly projecting. Eyes small, round, deeply set, sharp expression. Ears small, greyhound-like, usually cropped.

Neck.—Rather long, strong and muscular, well arched, no dewlap.

Chest.—Not too broad, very deep in brisket.

Back.—Not too long; loins arched.

Stern.—Reaching to hocks, strong at root, ending fine with a slight curve; should never curve over the back.

Belly.—Well drawn up.

Fore Quarters.—Shoulders sloping; elbows well under, straight; legs heavy-boned, strong, and quite straight.

Hind Quarters.—Thighs muscular; hocks well let down, as in the greyhound.

Feet.—Large and round; toes well arched and close; nails very strong and curved.

Hair.—Very short, hard, and close.

Height (minimum).—Dogs, 30 inches; bitches, 28 inches.

Weight (minimum).—Dogs, 120 pounds; bitches, 100 pounds. Nothing under these should compete.

Color.—Various shades of gray, red, black, pure white, or white with patches of above colors; also brindles and mottled colors.