. The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Dogs. ORIENTAL GREYHOUNDS. 479 THE SLUGHI SHAMI. Description.—The external appearance of the Slughi Shami is to a certain extent similar to that of the common Greyhound. The back is not so much arched. The points are more or less feathered. It is of a lighter build and physique, though in its o^v-n country its powers of endurance are said to be equal to those of the English Greyhound. It has attributes suited to its
. The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Dogs. ORIENTAL GREYHOUNDS. 479 THE SLUGHI SHAMI. Description.—The external appearance of the Slughi Shami is to a certain extent similar to that of the common Greyhound. The back is not so much arched. The points are more or less feathered. It is of a lighter build and physique, though in its o^v-n country its powers of endurance are said to be equal to those of the English Greyhound. It has attributes suited to its own country, and the nature of its sport. 1. Head and Skull.—Long, not too wide or too narrow, tapering towards the nose. Skull should be shapely, but not domed between the ears. 2. Stop. — Not pro- nounced. 3. Jaws.—Long, fine, and well made, with teeth strong, white, and level. Smellers long, 5 warts defined. 4. Ears. — Drooping. Set on high, and should be broader at the top. Leather must reach the corner of the mouth (or beyond) and covered with long, silky hair. They should not lie flat against the head as in the Spaniel, and when pricked should come rather forward. 5. Eyes.—These are variable in colour. Often dark brown in the pale coloured dogs. In the golden dogs they are generally lighter brown, golden, or hazel. The variation and sometimes rather remarkable colours are a peculiarity of the breed. The chief point is the expression, which should be mild, intelligent, and almost "; 6. —Black, wide in the nostrils ; in the golden dogs the nose is sometimes brown (liver) colour, which is a desirable point. (The lips and round the eyes should correspond.) 7. Neck.—Full and well carried, long and supple, slightly arched over the windpipe. 8. Forequarters, Including Chest and Shoulders. —The chest should be deep and not too narrow, with the shoulders set on obliquely. Flat ribs. Forearm of a good length from shoulder to elbow, and short
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