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Teeth: Large, mouth neither overshot nor undershot.

Breed Standard (AKC)  

Eyes: Set wide apart, rather sunken, with shaggy eyebrows, medium in size, hazel or dark hazel in color, depending on body color, with a keen terrier expression

Breed Standard (AKC)  

They are monitoring our every movement for signs that something might happen for dogs […] expertly checking out the behavior of humans, working out to eight decimal places the probability at any given second of cookies, walks, attention, Frisbee and endless hours of deliriously orgasmic games with the latex hedgehog.

Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash  

Chewing is a normal canine pastime which is both enjoyable for the dog and keeps the jaws and teeth in good shape. Dogs get into chew toys the way humans get into spy novels or an absorbing movie.

Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash  

Muzzle: Strong but not too long or heavy.

Breed Standard (AKC)  

Tail in proportion to head, well furnished with hair but not feathery. Carried gaily but must not curl over back. Set on at back level.

Breed Standard (AKC)  

Skull: Broad in proportion to the length with a decided stop and well furnished with hair on the top of the head, which may be somewhat softer than the body coat.

Breed Standard (AKC)  

Avoid battles with dogs involving speed and agility — you cannot win. Psyche outs are much better. Pretend you couldn't care less, and usually the object will be brought back much more quickly.

Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash  

Any interest your dog has in your mood is based on what it means for him. And that's, as the saying goes, okay.

Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash