Clydesdale Loris.
Origin.—Both are often considered as one breed, and supposed to be of Skye extraction.
Uses.—A vermin-dog, but better as a pet.
[*] Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head | 15 |
| Ears | 10 |
| Body | 15 |
| Coat | 20 |
| Color | 10 |
| Tail | 10 |
| Legs and feet | 5 |
| Style and general appearance | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
General Appearance and Style.—The general appearance is that of a long, low dog with plenty of style, having a rather large head in proportion to its size, and with a coat that looks like silk or spun glass.
Head.—Skull slightly domed, very narrow between ears, gradually widening toward eyes, and tapering very slightly to nose; covered with long, silky hair, perfectly straight, without curl or waviness, and extending well beyond nose, plentiful on sides of head, joined by that from the ears, giving head a very large and rather heavy appearance. Muzzle very deep and powerful, tapering very slightly to nose, which should be large and well spread over the muzzle, always black. Jaws strong; teeth perfectly level. Eyes rather wide apart, large, round, moderately full, but not prominent; brown, and expressive of great intelligence.
Ears.—This is a most important point. They should be as small as possible, set on high, carried perfectly erect, covered with long, silky hair, which should hang in a beautiful fringe down side of head, joining that on jaws. (Well-carried, finely fringed ears are one of the greatest points of beauty.)
Neck.—Rather long, very muscular, well set into the shoulders, covered with same class of hair as the body.