1. The _head_ should be large, the skull narrow but of good length, the peak well developed. The muzzle should be strong, and the jaws long and powerful: a snipy muzzle and weakness of jaw are objectionable. The eyes should be dark and not prominent. The ears should be set on low, of good length and fine texture. 2. The _neck_ should be strong, of good length and muscular, set on sloping shoulders. 3. The _body_ should be massive, of good length and well ribbed up, any weakness or slackness of loin being a bad fault. The chest should be large and very deep, the sternum prominent. 4. The _forelegs_ should be short and very powerful, very heavy in bone, either half-crooked or nearly straight. The elbows should lie against the sides of the chest, and should not turn out. 5. _Hind-quarters_ should be powerful and muscular, the hind-legs should be rather longer than the forelegs, and should be well bent at the stifles. 6. _Stern_ of moderate length and carried gaily, should be set on high. 7. _Coat._--An extremely important point. It should be profuse, thick and harsh to the touch, with a dense undercoat. The coat may be wavy. 8. _Colour._--Any recognised Hound colour. 9. _Weight._--Dogs, from 40 to 50 lbs., bitches rather less. The Rough Basset should appear a very powerful Hound for his size, on short, strong legs. Body massive and a good length, without slackness of loin. The feet should be thick, well padded and not open. The expression should be kindly and intelligent. Any unsoundness should disqualify the Hound. [Illustration] SECTION E =Fox Terriers= CHAPTER XII SMOOTH-COATED WIRE-HAIRED CLUB RULES CHAPTER XII =The Fox Terrier= [Illustration] These Terriers have been for a number of years, and still are, exceedingly popular, chiefly, we believe on account of the following reasons:--(1) Their size renders them easily and conveniently kept; (2) their gameness makes them good for destroying vermin, such as rats, etc.; (3) making excellent house dogs, and are smart, active companions, and as such suitable for both sexes. At most shows the Fox Terrier classes are better filled than those devoted to any other variety. There is very little reliable information as to how and when the Fox Terrier sprang into existence, as it is hundreds of years since Terriers were written about, though very little can be gleaned, as the word at that time had a very ambiguous meaning, consequently most of such records become speculative when discussing the probable origin of any given type of Terrier. Rawdon B. Lee, in his book on the Fox Terrier, gives numerous extracts from various ancient writers with reference to the early history of the Fox Terrier, but the information leaves one very little wiser, upon the earlier history of these game little Terriers. It is a problem that bears every possibility of remaining unsolved.