266 British Dogs. 



" In size the Newfoundland should be at least 25in. in height, and if 

 he is beyond this it is a merit rather than a defect, as explained in the 

 above remarks. Many very fine and purely-bred specimens reared in this 

 country have been from 30in. to 32in. high. 



" The symmetry of this dog is often defective, owing to the tendency 

 of a short neck and weak loin. As a consequence, a symmetrical dog like 

 Leo is highly to be approved of. 



" The colour should be black, the richer the better ; but a rusty 

 stain in it is so common in the native breed that it should by no 

 means be penalised. Still the jet black is so handsome in comparison 

 with it that I think, other points being equal, it should count above the 

 rusty stain in judging two dogs. A white star on the breast is often met 

 with. The white and black colour exhibited in the Landseer type never 

 occurs in the true Newfoundland. 



" The coat of the Newfoundland is shaggy, without much under- 

 coat, and at first sight it would appear unfit for much exposure to wet. 

 It is, however, so thick and oily that it takes some time for the water to 

 reach the skin through it. There is often a natural parting down the 

 back, and the surface is very glossy. 



"The tail is long and gently curled on one side, but not carried 

 high. It is clothed thickly with long hair, which is quite bushy, but 

 often naturally parted down the middle." 



I prefer in judging to take general appearance and symmetry first. 



It is impossible to dissent from "Stonehenge's" remarks in regard to 

 the head, and it will be observed that we have also selected for our 

 engraving that incomparable dog Mr. Howard Mapplebeck's Leo. The 

 illustrations, however, are from the drawings of different artists, viz., 

 Mr. Baker and Mr. Moore. 



As to the ears, I may here remark on the authority of Meyrick for I 

 have not met with the original work that Justice Haliburton, who was a 

 connoisseur in the breed, describes this feature as " a small and delicate 

 mouse-like ear." 



Haliburton also refers to the dew claws ; it is usual to remove them, 

 and this should I think be done in all breeds, for they are a useless 

 incumbrance, and make the leg look clumsy. 



Although a 2 Sin. dog may be a pure Newfoundland, one that size 

 would stand little chance in competition at our large shows. 



