THE COLLIE (ROUGH-COATED).
J. Pierpont Morgan’s, New York.Rufford Ormonde.
J. Pierpont Morgan’s, New York.Rufford Ormonde.
J. Pierpont Morgan’s, New York.
Rufford Ormonde.
Origin.—It is among the oldest of known breeds of dogs, and probably came from India. Buffon, the great writer, considers it theparent of all dogs.
Uses.—Attending flocks of sheep and herds of cattle.
*Scale of Points, Etc.
General Appearance.—A lithe, active dog, presenting an elegant, pleasing outline, and exhibiting strength, speed, and intelligence.
Head.—Moderately long, covered with short, soft hair; skull flat, moderately wide between the ears and tapering to the eyes;very little stop; skin on head very tightly drawn; muzzle of fair length, tapering to the nose, which should always be black; mouth a bit overshot. Eyes of fair size, not prominent, placed rather wide apart, almond-shaped, and set obliquely; they may be any shade of brown, the darker the better. Ears small, covered with short, soft hair, and carried semi-erect when at attention, at other times thrown back.
Neck.—Long, arched, and muscular; chest deep and narrow in front, but wide behind the shoulders.
Back.—Short and level; shoulders oblique; loins rather long, slightly arched, and powerful.
Legs.—Fore legs straight and muscular, with a fair amount of flat bone; hind legs sinewy; hind quarters drooping slightly, very long from hips to hocks; stifles well bent; hip bones rather wide and ragged, and hocks well bent; pasterns long, springy, and lighter in bone than rest of leg; feet with soles well padded, and the toes arched and compact.
Tail.—Moderately long, carried low when quiet, gaily when excited, and almost straight when running.
Coat.—An important point. It should be abundant except on head and legs; the outer coat straight, hard, and rather stiff, the inner coat soft and furry and very dense, so as to make it difficult to find the skin; the frill very abundant; hair on tail very profuse, and on hips long and bushy; fore legs slightly feathered; hind legs below hocks smooth.
Color.—Immaterial.
Height.—Dogs, 21 to 24 inches; bitches, 2 inches less.
Weight.—Dogs, 45 to 60 pounds; bitches, 40 to 50 pounds.
Defects.—Domed skull; high-peaked, occipital bone; heavy, pendulous ears; full, soft eyes; heavy, feathered legs; short tail.