THE CHESAPEAKE BAY DOG. 371 



toward spring it becomes lighter by exposure to weather. 

 A small white spot or frill on the breast is admissible. Color 

 is important, as the dog in most cases is apt to be outside 

 the blind, consequently too dark is objectionable; the deep 

 liver of the Spaniel making much greater contrast, there- 

 fore it is to be avoided. 



The weight of dogs should be sixty to seventy pounds, 

 and of bitches, forty-five to fifty-five pounds. The height 

 should be about that of a medium-sized Setter, but heavier 

 in body and shorter in legs. 



The foregoing descriptive list and scale of points was 

 drafted by a committee appointed by the American Ken- 

 nel Club, in the winter of 1884-85, for judging these dogs. 

 While I do not agree with the committee in some few 

 minor points, in general the list and scale are safe ones to 

 follow. 



