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(Glenboig), who for twenty-five years has had an extensive kennel 

 containing as many as sixty and more Black-and-tan Setters. His 

 first brace were Grouse, brother of Young Jock, and Sally, sister 

 of Champion Lome. During these years and continued to the 

 present day Mr. Chapman's success as an exhibitor of this breed 

 has been unparalleled in the canine world. Among many winners 

 we would select Champion Heather Grouse as the finest specimen 

 of a Black-and-tan Setter that has ever been exhibited, with 

 Champion Heather Nap a good second, and among bitches 

 Champion Kate IV. and Champion Heather Blossom. A large 



FIG. 61. THE BLACK-AND-TAN (OR GORDON) SETTER. 



number from this kennel have been excellent dogs in the field, 

 and Mr. Chapman, who has also an extended experience of other 

 breeds, " has rarely owned a Gordon which wasn't a good worker," 

 and says "the average of working ability in this variety is higher 

 than in any other." He also thinks " that the breed has improved 

 during this period as a whole," but "that at the present time we 

 have not so many of outstanding merit." Mr. Chapman has 

 exported many fine specimens to Australia, New Zealand, France, 

 Austria, and Norway. 



In addition to the Glenboig and Rum Kennels, the Black-and- 

 tan Setters are exclusively used at Meggernie Castle, Glenlyon 

 (trustees of the late Mr. Bullough), at Garth Castle (Sir Donald 



