KISSING SPOTS — LABRADOR DOG 



spaniel is so similar to that of the Blenheim that the 

 description given of the latter breed may be referred to 

 as in the main applying to the former. The King Charles, 

 however, is a more substantially built dog, and the hair 

 on its ears is usually longer. (See Blenheim Spaniel.) 



Kissing Spots. — The name by which the bright tan 

 spots on the cheeks of black-and-tan terriers are known. 

 (See Black-and-Tan Terrier,) 



Labrador Dog. — It is surprising that this very valuable 

 breed of sporting dog is not better known and appreciated 

 than he is, for he has been bred in this country for nearly 

 a hundred years ; and in addition to his exceptional merits 

 as a retriever he is one of the very best water dogs in 

 existence, and a most intelligent and valuable companion. 

 Many people, however, confound him with the Newfound- 

 land, and others with the flat-coated retriever ; but it is 

 incorrect to do so, for the Labrador is a distinct breed, 

 and what is more, a very valuable one indeed for all 

 sportsmen who use the gun. 



The head is long and flat ; the muzzle being square and 

 of a good length ; the eyes rather small, dark in colour, and 

 set well apart ; whilst the ears, which are set on high, are 

 of a good size, and carried flat to the sides of the head. 

 The neck is longer than it appears to be, as its substance 

 conveys an erroneous impression of shortness; the shoulders 

 slope nicely, and the chest is fairly wide and deep. The 

 back is rather long, the loins powerful, and the fore-legs 

 straight and heavy in bone ; the feet being round, compact, 

 and large. Powerful hind-quarters and muscular thighs are 

 characteristics of this breed, the tail of which is stout, of 

 good length, straight, free from feather, and carried low. 

 The outer coat is short, flat, and dense, the under one soft 



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