Color: Blue mottle, black tan and white, black and tan, lemon and white
or any other hound color.
Height: 15 in.
The beagle is without doubt one of the oldest distinct breeds we have.
Beagles to be very choice can scarcely be bred too small. Although far
inferior in speed to the harrier the sense of smelling is equally if not
more exquisite in the beagle.
The short back, compact body, straight legs, round feet, powerful loins,
nicely placed shoulders, and the true beagle head is a beautiful thing
to look upon.
There are also the “pocket” beagle, which stands not more than 11 in.
high and a rough or wire-haired variety, though now very scarce. They
are hardy and useful in a rough country.
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COLLIE
(Rough-Coated)
Color: Any color is accepted provided the markings do not disfigure. The
most popular colors are sable, with its many varying shades, and white
markings, black with white and tan markings, and blue merles.
Height: 24 in.
Weight: 65 lbs.
The collie is a lithe, active dog, and is remarkable chiefly for his
intelligent, cunning, yet kindly outlook, his magnificent coat and the
devotion he displays to his master. The elegance of his outline is quite
distinct from any other breed and shows great strength and activity. The
head should be moderately long, proportionate to the size of the dog,
with a flat skull moderately wide between the ears, and a very slight
elevation at the eyebrows, and very little “stop.” The muzzle should be
well filled up before the eyes. The ears are small and when at attention
should be carried semi-erect, with the tips turning slightly outwards.
The eyes are a most important feature in this breed. They should be
almond-shaped, not too large or too small, set obliquely in the head,
and of a dark hazel color. The blue merles should have a merled or
“China” eye, though this is not an essential. On the size, color and
placing of the eyes, together with the size and placement of the ears
depends the expression and characteristic outlook which is so
appreciated by connoisseurs. The neck should be long, body fairly short,
with well sprung ribs, chest deep and forelegs straight. Any tendency to
cow-hocks in the hind legs should be penalized. The tail should be
fairly long, carried low when in repose, and straight or gaily when
excited. The coat, except on the mask, tips of ears and legs where it is
smooth, should be very abundant, especially around the neck and chest,
where it should form a distinct cape and frill. A dense undercoat is
also very essential.
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COLLIE
(Smooth Coated)
The smooth collie is identical with his rough-coated brother, excepting
that the coat should be short, dense and flat, with an abundance of
undercoat.
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