THE RETRIEl^ER {BLACK, FLAT- OR IVAyY-COATED). 63 



Neck. — Long enough to allow dog to stoop when trailing; loins 

 and back wide, deep, and strong, . -5^^ 4 



Quarters and Stifles. — Muscular quarters, with nicely turned ' 'y~Xr' 

 stifles. \f-^ 



Shoulders and Chest. — Shoulders long, sloping; chest deep 

 and broad ; ribs well sprung. 



Legs and Feet. — Legs strong, long, and muscular, clean, and 

 free from lumber ; knees broad ; hocks well developed and clean. 

 Feet rather large, compact, wath well-arched toes ; soles thick and 

 strong. 



Tail. — Bushy (not feathery) ; carried gaily, but not over back. 



Coat. — Not so short as the pointer's, close, thick, and straight 

 as possible. 



Color. — Rich black, free from rustiness and white. ^ 



Symmetry. — Highly valued, likewise evidence of good temper. 



Weight. — Dogs, 50 to 70 pounds; bitches smaller. 



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