Norman. Nellie.
Origin.—Pomerania, on the Baltic Sea, is probably its home; it may, however, have come from the arctic regions, as it closely resembles the Samoyeds and Eskimo dogs.
Uses.—A pet dog.
[*] Scale of Points.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head | 10 |
| Muzzle | 5 |
| Ears and eyes | 5 |
| Shoulders | 5 |
| Chest | 5 |
| Loins | 10 |
| Legs | 10 |
| Feet | 10 |
| Coat | 15 |
| Color | 15 |
| Tail | 5 |
| Symmetry | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—Resembles greatly that of collie, being even more tapering and fox-like; a slight furrow down middle of forehead, and more brow than in that dog; very prominent occiput; muzzle collie-like; nose black at tip, even in perfectly white specimens; also a slight tendency in upper teeth to be overshot.
Ears and Eyes.—Ears perfectly pricked, small, and neat in shape. Eyes large, dark brown, and set obliquely, close together.