The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs (1891) (17931766059)

Title: The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs
Identifier: americanbookofdo00shie (find matches)
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Shields, G. O. (George O. ), 1846-1925, ed
Subjects: Dogs
Publisher: Chicago, Rand, McNally
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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THE ST. BEKNARD. 557 gently sloping to the rump, it merges gradually into the tail. Hind quarters well developed; legs very muscular. Bell?/.—Only slightly drawn up, and showing distinctly where it joins the very powerful region of the kidneys. Tail.—Starting broad and powerful directly from the rump, is long, very heavy, ending in a blunt tip. In repose it hangs straight down, turning gently upward in the lower third. In many specimens is slightly turned up, and hangs, therefore, in shape of an// in excitement all dogs
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ROUGH-COATED ST. BERNARD-PRINCE REGENT. Owned by Mr J, C. Anderson, Chattanooga, Tenn. carry their tails more or less raised, but it must not go to the extent of being erect, or even curled over the back; a slight curling round of the tip is sooner admissible. Arms.—Very powerful, and extraordinarily muscular. i^ore-arw^.—Straight and strong. Hind legs.—Slightly bent in the hocks, and, according to the presence of single or double dew-claws, the feet turn outward more or less, which, however, must not be under- stood to mean cow-hocked. Feet.—Broad, with strong toes, moderately well closed