FRENCH TOY BULLDOG. "Barkston Billie," owned by Mrs. Townsend Green.
Description and Points of the French Toy Bulldog.—General Appearance.—The French bulldog ought to have the appearance of an active, intelligent, and very muscular dog, of cobby build, and heavy in bone for its size. Head is of great importance, large and square. Forehead nearly flat, the muscles of the cheek well developed, but not prominent. The "stop" should be as deep as possible. The skin of the head should not be tight, and the forehead should be well-wrinkled. The muzzle should be short, broad, turn upwards, and be very deep. The lower jaw should project considerably in front of upper, and should turn up, but should not show the teeth. The eyes should be of moderate size and of dark colour. No white should be visible when the dog is looking straight in front of him. They should be placed low down and wide apart. The nose must be black and large. Ears.—Bat ears ought to be of a medium size, large at the base and rounded at the tips. They should be placed high on the head and carried straight. The orifice of the ear looks forward, and the skin should be fine and soft to the touch. The neck should be thick, short, and well arched. The body.—The chest should be wide and well down between the legs, and the ribs well sprung. The body short and muscular, and well cut up. The back should be broad at the shoulder, tapering towards the loins, preferably well roached. The tail should be set on low, and be short, thick at the root, tapering to a point, and should not be carried above the level of the back. Legs.—The forelegs should be short, straight, and muscular. The hindquarters, though strong, should be lighter in proportion to the forequarters. Hocks well let down. Feet should be compact and strong. Coat should be of a medium density: black in colour is very undesirable. Their Club is the Bouledogue Français Society. Secretary, F. Everard, 11, Milk Street, London, E.C.
Scale of Points.
| General appearance and character | 15 | Ears (bat) | 10 |
| Skull | 15 | Legs | 5 |
| Under jaw (special points for) | 10 | Chest | 5 |
| Weight[3] | 20 | —— | |
| Body | 15 | Total | 100 |
| Tail | 5 |
[3] No dog to win the maximum of points unless under 22 lbs. Weights.—When three classes are provided, weights shall be as follows: (1) Under 20 lbs.; (2) 20 lbs. and under 24 lbs.; (3) 24 lbs. and under 28 lbs.
When only two classes are provided, weights shall be as follows: (1) Under 24 lbs.; (2) 24 lbs., not exceeding 28 lbs.
These weights are subject to alteration.
Yorkshire Terriers.—Points of the Yorkshire Terrier, as laid down by the Yorkshire Terrier Club. Secretary, Mr. F. W. Randall, "The Clone," Hampton-on-Thames. General Appearance.—Should be that of a long-coated pet dog, the coat hanging quite straight and evenly down each side, a parting extending from the nose to the end of the tail. The animal should be very compact and neat, the carriage being very upright, and having an important air. Although the frame is hidden beneath a mantle of hair, the general outline should be such as to suggest the existence of a vigorous and well-proportioned body. Head.—Should be rather small and flat, not too prominent or round in the skull, nor too long in the muzzle, with a perfectly black nose. The fall on the head to be long, of a rich golden tan, deeper in colour at the sides of the head about the ear roots, and on the muzzle, where it should be very long. The hair on the chest a rich bright tan. On no account must the tan on the head extend on to the neck, nor must there be any sooty or dark hair intermingled with any of the tan. Eyes.—Medium, dark, and sparkling, having a sharp, intelligent expression, and placed so as to look directly forward. They should not be prominent, and the edge of the eyelids should be of a dark colour. Ears.—Small V-shaped, and carried semi-erect or erect, covered with short hair, colour to be of a very deep rich tan. Mouth.—Perfectly even, with teeth as sound as possible. An animal having lost any teeth through accident not a fault, providing the jaws are even. Body.—Very compact, and a good loin. Level on the top of the back. Coat.—The hair on body as long as possible, and perfectly straight (not wavy), glossy like silk, and of a fine silky texture. Colour, a dark steel blue (not silver blue) extending from the occiput (or back of skull) to the root of tail, and on no account mingled with fawn, bronze, or dark hairs. Legs.—Quite straight, well covered with hair of a rich golden tan, a few shades lighter at the ends than at the roots, not extending higher on the forelegs than the elbow, nor on the hindlegs than the stifle. Feet.—As round as possible, and the toe-nails black. Tail.—Cut to medium length; with plenty of hair, darker blue in colour than the rest of the body, especially at the end of the tail, and carried a little higher than the level of the back. Tan.—All tan hair should be darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to a still lighter tan at the tips. Weight.—Three classes: 5 lbs. and under; 7 lbs. and under, but over 5 lbs.; over 7 lbs.
"Silver" Yorkshire.—Points identical with those of the Standard Yorkshire, as described above, except colouring, which should be as follows: Back.—Silver. Head.—Pale tan or straw colour. Muzzle and Legs.—Light tan. Ears.—A shade darker tan.
Value of Points in Judging.
| Quantity and length of coat | 15 | Legs and feet | 5 |
| Quality and texture of coat | 10 | Tail (carriage of) | 5 |
| Richness of tan on head and legs | 15 | Mouth | 5 |
| Colour of hair on body | 15 | Formation and general appearance | 10 |
| Head | 10 | —— | |
| Eyes | 5 | Total | 100 |
| Ears | 5 |
Italian Greyhounds.—The Italian Greyhound is somewhat fuller in proportion than the English Greyhound, and the nose is somewhat shorter. In other respects this beautiful dog follows the lines of its prototype as closely as possible, due allowance being made for difference in size. The colour most prized is a golden fawn, then cream, or blue fawn, followed by reds and whites; mixtures are not considered desirable. Coat should be very fine, soft, and glossy. The best size is that of a dog of about 8 lbs. weight.—From Rawdon Lee's "Modern Dogs." Hon. Secretary of Club, Mrs. Scarlett, Went House, West Malling, Kent.