J. R. Oughton's, Dwight, 111. 

 Heather Lad. 



THE SETTER (GORDON). 



Origin. — The Duke of Gordon claims to be the originator of 

 this breed (1820), being the outcome of a cross with a breed 

 of setters he then owned, and one of his very keen-nosed coUies. 



Uses. — Hunting all kinds of game-birds. 



* Scale of Points, Etc 



Head. — Heavier than the EngHsh setter's, broad at top between 

 ears ; skull sHghtly rounded ; occiput well developed. Nose moder- 

 ately long and broad across top ; nostrils well distended. Some 

 good ones show sHght dewlap and haw. 



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