. The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs. Dogs. 588 THE AMERICAN BOOK OF TJIE DOG. BODY, 85 POINTB. Value. Neck 4 Breadth of breast 4 Loin and back 4 Girth of chest 4 Shoulders 4 Value. Length ... 4 Thighs 8 Stern 8 Legs 8 Feet 2 GENERAL, 25 POINTS. Value. Size, height, and general appearance of bulk 15 Coat 5 Fawns with dark ears and muzzle, or brindles with dark ears and 5 Red with black muzzle, or all black, award tlire<! points only. Tot


. The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs. Dogs. 588 THE AMERICAN BOOK OF TJIE DOG. BODY, 85 POINTB. Value. Neck 4 Breadth of breast 4 Loin and back 4 Girth of chest 4 Shoulders 4 Value. Length ... 4 Thighs 8 Stern 8 Legs 8 Feet 2 GENERAL, 25 POINTS. Value. Size, height, and general appearance of bulk 15 Coat 5 Fawns with dark ears and muzzle, or brindles with dark ears and 5 Red with black muzzle, or all black, award tlire<! points only. Total 100 Fawns without dark points, brindles ditto, reds without black muzzle, and pies award no points for color. Dogs of 27 inches at shoulder should weigh 120 pounds. Dogs of 28 inches at shoulder should weigh 180 pounds. Dogs of 29 inches at shoulder should weigh 140 pounds. Dogs of 80 inches at shoulder should weigh 150 pounds. Dogs of 31 inches at shoulder should weigh 160 pounds. Dogs of 33 inches at shoulder should weigh 180 pounds. Dogs of 38 inches at shoulder should weigh 190 pounds. Doffs of 34 inches at shoulder should weigh 200 pounds. Award a less number of points in proportion to the deficiency in the speci- men being Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Shields, G. O. (George O. ), 1846-1925, ed. Chicago, Rand, McNally


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