THE SPANIELS 



Jaws. Long and rather narrow, but square, the muzzle straight, not " Roman," 

 with nostrils full and open. 



Eyes.- -Rather large and bright, not sunken, nor prominent, nor showing haw. 



Ears. Almond-shaped, set on low, longish, pendulous, fine, and well 

 feathered. 



Neck. Long, strong, and muscular, with no loose skin. 



Sfoulders.LoBg, sloping, and well knit. 



Fore Legs. Short and straight, strong and flat in bone, well fringed. 



Body. Capacious, rounded, and well sprung, the back ribs being carried well 

 into the loin, chest deep and wide. 



Loin. Of good length, straight or very slightly arched. 



Hindquarters Wide and very muscular, stifle moderately bent. 



Feet. Round, hairy, hard and thick soles. 



FIG. 70. MR. ISAAC SHARPE'S FIELD SPANIEL STYLISH GIRL. 



Stern. Low set and not carried above the level of the back, ever in motion 

 at a look or a word, well feathered. 



Coat. Flat or slightly waved, free from curl, soft, thick, and silky, of fair 

 length and (except the feathering) lying close to the body ; the feather, which 

 serves as a fringing, not to be too thick. 



Colour. Either glossy black, liver- roan-and-tan, liver- white-and-tan, black- 

 white-and-tan, liver-and-roan, black-and-roan, liver-and-white, black-and-white, 

 liver-and-tan, or black-and-tan. The colour of the eyes depends on the colour 

 of the coat, but it must always appear dark and rich ; the same rule applies 

 to the nostrils. 



Fig. 70 is an illustration of a Field Spaniel, a black bitch, 

 Stylish Girl, belonging to Mr. Isaac Sharpe. This bitch, in addition 

 to the pictorial advantages of a typical head, legs straight though 

 short, and body free from exaggeration, is the only Field Spaniel 

 that has run well at the trials. 



