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game, but should never raise above the level of their backs. All 

 these various breeds may, however, be arranged under two leading 

 divisions : one known as "the Springer," and including the Sussex, 

 Clumber, and Norfolk Spaniels, besides several others confined to 

 their respective localities; and the other called "the Cocker," from 

 his being chiefly used for woodcocks, though also good for general 

 purposes. The King Charles and Blenheim originally belonged 

 to the second division, but they are now kept and bred for toy 

 purposes only. 



The springer has a most tender and discriminating nose, is 

 very tractable, and therefore easily kept in command. As has 

 been already remarked, some are mute (as the Clumber), while 

 others throw their tongues, as, for instance, the Sussex and the 

 Norfolk. All the springers are heavy and slow as compared with 

 the cockers, and most of them soon tire, three or four hours' 

 work being about a good average day's work. Hence, they are 

 scarcely adapted for beating large and wild woodlands, and for 

 this reason they are seldom used for cock-shooting, excepting in 

 small coverts frequented by this bird, and highly valued by the 

 sportsman. 



The Clumber spaniel, which for a long time was confined to the 

 Newcastle family, but has lately become very fashionable, is a re- 

 markably long, low, and somewhat heavy dog. In weight he is 

 from 30 to 40 lbs. Height 18 to 20 inches. The head is heavy, 

 wide, and full, the muzzle broad and square, generally of a flesli 

 colour. Nostrils open, and chops full and somewhat pendent. 

 Ears long, and clothed with wavy hair, not too thick. Body very 



