THE TERRIER (WHITE ENGLISH).

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.