Uses.—An invaluable house-dog, guardian, and companion. Used on the Swiss mountains by the monks to find and succor lost travelers.
[*] Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head, ears, and eyes | 25 |
| Expression and character | 15 |
| Neck, shoulders, and chest | 10 |
| Body | 15 |
| Stern | 5 |
| Legs and feet | 10 |
| Coat | 10 |
| Color and markings | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—Large, massive, the circumference twice the length; short from stop to tip of nose; full below eye; square muzzle; great depth from eye to lower jaw. Lips deep, not too pendulous. Stop abrupt, well defined, and straight to end of nose. Skull broad, rounded at top, not domed; prominent brow. Ears medium size, close to cheek, strong at base, heavily feathered. Eyes rather small, deep set, dark, not too close together; lower eyelid drooping, showing haw. Nose large, black; well-developed nostrils. Teeth level.
Expression.—Denoting benevolence, dignity, and intelligence.
Neck.—Lengthy, muscular, slightly arched; dewlap developed.
Shoulders and Chest.—Shoulders broad, sloping; chest wide and deep.