Back and Back Ribs.—Wide and deep, the hips being wide or almost ragged.
Legs and Feet.—Legs must be straight and muscular; feet as cat-like as possible.
Coat.—Short and hard on body, silky on ears and top of head.
Color.—Black and tan or tan only; the black extends to the back, sides, top of neck, and top of head; the tan should be of deep, rich red; there should be little or no white.
Stern.—Carried gaily in gentle curve, but not raised above back; lower side is fringed with hair.
Defect.—Absence of black.
THE HOUND (DACHSHUND).
