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of the terrier cross, his view being that the so-called 

 Norfolk Spaniel more probably came from a cross 

 between a curly-coated Water Spaniel and one of 

 the ordinary Sussex or, other strain. The Springer- 

 to-day is an active, intelligent dog, with a thick coat, 

 either smooth or slightly wavy. This must not be 

 over long, nor. should the feathering on the ears be 

 excessive. 



The Welsh Springers are excellent workers. It 

 takes some patience to break them properly, as they 

 are very keen, but one is amply repaid for any little 

 trouble expended upon the puppy. They will face 

 cheerfully the roughest covert, gorse, brambles, &c., 

 and, like the English Springer, they make good 

 retrievers, or will work in a team. Although only 

 given an entry in the Kennel Club 1 Stud Book as 

 recently as 1902, they breed quite true to type, 

 provided reasonable care is taken in the mating. 

 Gooseberry eyes and flesh-coloured noses are now 

 the exception. Beside the activity and balance of 

 the dog, and the rich red and white colour which' is 

 so distinctive, dark eyes and nose add immeasurably 

 to his appearance. Mrs. H. D. Greene, who has a 

 large kennel, says : " I am sure Welsh Springers only 

 need to be known more ; they are so intelligent, so 

 affectionate, and so picturesque, and are as active as 

 a terrier." The weight of this dog should be between 

 30 lb. and 42 lb., and his coat should be straight 

 and thick. 



