THE HOUND (ITALIAN GREYHOUND).
Frank H. Hoyt, Sharon, Pa.
Trixie.
Origin.—Little is known of the origin of this breed beyond the fact that Italy and the south of France are supposed to be where it originated.
Uses.—A purely pet dog, exceedingly delicate and fragile.
Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head | 15 |
| Neck, ears, and eyes | 15 |
| Legs, feet, and fore quarters | 10 |
| Hind quarters | 10 |
| Tail and coat | 10 |
| Color | 10 |
| Symmetry | 20 |
| Size | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—If possible should be like the English greyhound’s, but such formation is now rarely met with. In all recent exhibits the skull is more or less round, and face, though still pointed, is too short, with tendency to turn up.