Dogs and All about Them

e has a way of his own with tramps, and seldom fails to induce them to continue their travels. Yet withal he is tender-hearted, a friend of children, an ideal comp

of ancient lineage is proved by the fact that he always breeds true to type. He yields to the Pekinese Spaniel

lume tail turned over on his back and almost meeting his neck-ruff, the strong, straight legs and neat, catlike feet, gives an impression of symmetry, power, and alertness. His han

only defect. With many judges, however, this dog's black coat handicaps him sadly in competition with his red brethren. Chow VIII. is considered the best and most typical dog ever benched, notwithstanding his somew

iful light markings would prove a fatal bar to his success. The judges would be quite wrong, but if you want a dog for show you must be sure to get a good whole-coloured dark red. If, on the other hand, you have a Chow as

The points are fairly right, but the tongue of a live Chow is never black.

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peculiar characteristic expression of the breed-viz., a sort of scowl. TEETH-Strong and level. NECK-Strong, full, set well on the shoulders, and slightly arched. SHOULDERS-Muscular and sloping. CHEST-Broad and deep. BACK-Short, straight, and strong. LOINS-Powerful. TAIL-Curled tightly over the back. FORE-LEGS-Perfectly straight, of moderate length, and with great bone. HIND-LEGS-Same as fore-legs, muscular and with hocks well let down. FEET-Small, round and catlike, standing well on the toes. C

by the same scale of points,

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hes scale about 30 lbs

d 47-3/4 lbs., and