THE Black and Tan Terrier (Miniature) is a dwarf edition of the bigger Terrier, which is once more to be known by its former name of Manchester. The small ones srould resemble the bigger in every respect, except for size. It is seldom, however, that the correct-shaped head is obtained to perfection in dwarfs: it should be long, flat and narrow, well filled up under the eyes, with tapering jaws. Lips tight, eyes very small, sparkling, dark, oblong in shape and set fairly closely together.
An erect, or semi-erect carriage of the ear is desirable, but since cropping was abolished there has been no absolute uniformity. Neck fairly long and tapering from shoulders to the head. Shoulders sloping and the neck without throatiness. Black and Tan Terrier and Miniature Terrier is body moderately short with an upward curve at the loins. Legs should be quite straight and of fair length, and the feet small and rounded. A tapering tail of moderate length, carried out straight. The smooth, short and glossy coat is easily groomed.
Black and Tan Terrier and Miniature Terrier is colour, jet black and rich mohogany tan; the tan being distributed according to a well-recognised pattern. About 7 lb. is the weight aimed at, but many good ones are slightly heavier. Faults often observable are long backs, big ears, and "apple" heads -that is, rounded skulls, which appear in so many of the Toys that are bred down from bigger dogs. A Miniature that is really a replica of the normal Terrier is almost sure to win.
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