100 THE SPANIEL 



Clumber or Sussex varieties, but always exhibiting 

 a sufficiently wide and well -developed nose. The 

 forehear is perfectly smooth, rising without a too 

 decided stop from the muzzle into a comparatively 

 wide and rounded, well-developed skull, with plenty 

 of room for brain power. The eyes are full, but 

 not prominent, with a general expression of intelli- 

 gence and gentleness, though decidedly wide awake ; 

 bright and merry, and never goggled and weak as 

 in the Toy varieties. Those of the black dog should 

 be hazel or brown colour, and in the others they are 

 dependent on colour and markings. The ears are 

 lobular, set on low, the leather being fine and not 

 reaching beyond the nose, well clothed with long, 

 silky hair, which must be straight or wavy, without 

 positive curls or ringlets. The neck is strong and 

 muscular, and neatly set on to fine, sloping shoulders. 

 The body is not quite so long and low as in the 

 other breeds of Spaniels, but is more compact and 

 firmly knit together, giving the impression of a con- 

 centration of power and enduring activity. The 

 colour of the nose is dependent on the colour of 

 the coat and markings. The shoulders are sloping 

 and fine, the chest deep and well developed, but not 

 so wide and round as to interfere with the free 

 action of the forelegs. The back and loins are 

 immensely strong and compact in proportion to the 

 size and weight of the dog, slightly drooping towards 

 the tail. The hind quarters are wide, well rounded, 

 and very muscular, so as to ensure untiring action 

 and propelling power under the most trying circum- 

 stances of a long day, bad weather, rough ground, 

 and dense covert. The stern, described by the 

 Spaniel Club as being the most characteristic of 



