THE NEWFOUNDLAND. 591 



part of the kingdom, and is so accurately delineated by the 

 united efforts of the artists in the representation annexed, 

 that a minute description of its shape, make, and form may 

 be considered unnecessary. . . . He is one of the most 

 majestic of all the canine variety. Although at first sight 

 he appears terrific, from the immensity of his magnitude, 

 the placid serenity of his countenance as instantly dispels 

 the agitating vibrations of fear." The opinion of such an 

 authority should be given great weight in considering what 

 should be a true Newfoundland. 



This dog is very sensitive, and should, while young, be 

 managed carefully. He is greatly pleased when engaged to 

 the advantage or for the enjoyment of his master. 



As a water dog he can scarcely be excelled; he has 

 unlimited courage, and his swimming powers are so great 

 that no sea runs too high for him to face in the discharge 

 of any duty imposed on him by his master. 



On account of the water and retrieving propensities of 

 this breed of dogs, it has been used largely, in England, by 

 the leading breeders of retrievers to strengthen those qual- 

 ities in their dogs. The blood of the Newfoundland has 

 also been liberally used in producing the Chesapeake Bay 

 Dog, so popular among duck-shooters in this country. 



In 1876, chieily at the instigation of Mr. Hugh Dalziel, 

 water trials for Newfoundland dogs were held at Maid- 

 stone and Portsmouth, and Mr. Dalziel says: 



Although neither could be pronounced a brilliant success, they were 

 each of them, in many respects, interesting, and proved that, with more expe- 

 rience, and if well carried out, such competitive trials might become more 

 than interesting highly useful. 



In 1883, the British Kennel Association gave water trials in connection 

 with their dog show at Aston- juxta-Birmingham, many competing dogs show- 

 ing great intelligence. 



The following are the rules drafted by Mr. C. Marshall 

 for the conduct of water trials for dogs, adopted at Maid- 

 stone, England, in 1876: 



1. Courage displayed in jumping into the water from a height to" recover 

 an object. The effigy of a man is the most suitable thing. 



2. The quickness displayed in bringing the object ashore. 



