Chest deep, of fair width (not wide); shoulders long, strong, and of good slope; neck of medium length, with short, strong back, well-sprung ribs and broad, muscular loins--the last two being specially desirable. Fore-limbs well rounded, straight and strong, ending in round, thick feet. As to the hind-quarters, these ought to be well clothed with powerfully developed muscles, the "dock" being set on high up and carried (when excited) very like that of a Fox Terrier. The chief disqualifying points of the Airedale are: a Dudley nose, white feet, white on throat or face, and defective teeth, undershot, etc. Many Airedale Terriers are much too big, rendering them over cumbersome for activity. It is a variety of dog fairly easy to rear, and good specimens, during puppyhood, can be bought at prices varying from two to five guineas. _Clubs._--Airedale Terrier; South of England Airedale Terrier Club. STANDARD OF THE AIREDALE TERRIER _Airedale Terrier Club_ _Head._--Long, with flat skull, not too broad between the ears and narrowing slightly to the eyes, free from wrinkle. "Stop" hardly visible, and cheeks free from fulness. Jaw deep and powerful, well filled up before the eyes, lips tight. Ears V-shaped, with a side carriage, small but not out of proportion to the size of the dog. The nose black. The eyes small, and dark in colour, not prominent, but full of Terrier expression. The teeth strong and level. _Neck._--Should be of moderate length and thickness, gradually widening towards the shoulders and free from throatiness. _Shoulders and Chest._--Shoulders long and sloping well into the back, shoulder blades flat. Chest deep but not broad. _Body._--Back short, strong and straight. Ribs well sprung. _Hind-quarters._--Strong and muscular with no droop. Hocks well let down. The tail set on high and carried gaily but not curled over the back. _Legs and Feet._--Legs perfectly straight with plenty of bone. Feet small and round with a good depth of pad. [Illustration: AIREDALE TERRIER DOG.] _Coat._--Hard and wiry and not so long as to appear ragged, it should also lie straight and close, covering the dog well all over the body and legs. _Colour._--The head and ears, with the exception of dark markings on each side of the skull, should be tan, the ears being of a darker shade than the rest. The legs up to the thighs and elbows being also tan. The body black or dark grizzle. _Size._--Dogs 40 lbs. to 45 lbs. weight. Bitches slightly less.