Color: Steel or Iron-gray, Black-brindle, Brown-brindle, Gray brindle,
Grizzled, Black, Sandy and Wheaten.
(White markings are objectionable.)
Height: 12 in.
Weight: 20 lbs.
In general appearance this dog should appear to be higher on the leg
than he really is. He should look compact, be possessed of great muscle
in the hind quarters, and be powerfully put together throughout. He
should own a sharp, bright, and active expression, and head should be
carried well up. Skull should be long, slightly domed, very powerful
muzzle and very little stop. Eyes of dark hazel color, set wide apart,
small, piercing and very bright. Ears small and erect, and sharp
pointed, and covered with a velvety hair. The neck is short, thick and
muscular. Chest broad, body short and well ribbed up, and exceedingly
strong in hind quarters. The tail is never docked and should be carried
gaily. The coat is about two inches long on the body, dense, hard and
wiry in texture.
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