320 THE AMEEICAN BOOK OF THE DOG. 



A representative pedigree, and one tracing back to the 

 best strains in Great Britain, is that of the fine young dog 

 Johnny II., bred by the writer. He is brother in blood to 

 Quester, of whom an illustration is given on page 310. 



Subjoined is the standard for judging Clumber Spaniels 

 as drawn up by me and adopted by the American Spaniel 

 Club: 



Value. Value. 



General appearance and size 10 Body and quarters 20 



Head 15 Legs and feet 10 



Eyes 5 Coat and feather 10 



Ears 10 Color and markings 5 



Neck and shoulders 15 



Total 100 



General appearance and size. General appearance, a 

 long, low, heavy -looking dog, of a very thoughtful expres- 

 sion, betokening great intelligence. Should have the ap- 

 pearance of great power. Sedate in all movements, but not 

 clumsy. Weight of dogs averaging between fifty-five and 

 sixty-five pounds ; bitches from thirty-five to fifty pounds. 



Head. Head large and massive in all its dimensions ; 

 round above eyes, flat on the top, with a furrow run- 

 ning from between the eyes up the center. A marked 

 stop and large occipital protuberance. Jaw long, broad, 

 and deep. Lips of upper jaw overhung. Muzzle not square, 

 but at the same time powerful-looking. Nostrils large, open, 

 and flesh-colored, sometimes cherry-colored. 



Eyes. Eyes large, soft, and deep-set, and showing haw. 

 Hazel in color, not too pale, with dignified and intelligent 

 expression. 



Ears. Ears long and broad at the top, turned over on 

 the front edge ; vine-shaped ; close to the head ; set on low, 

 and feathered only on the front edge, and there but slightly. 

 Hair short and silky, without slightest approach to wave or 

 curl. 



Neck and shoulders. Neck long, thick, and powerful, 

 free from dewlap, with a large ruff. Shoulders immensely 

 strong and muscular, giving a heavy appearance in front. 



Body and quarters. Body very long and low, well 

 ribbed-up, and long in the coupling. Chest of great depth 



