112 DOMESTICATED DOGS FOR THE GUN. 



difference, nor is the general cliaracter of tlie head very dis- 

 tinguishable from that of the Clumber ; but in length he is not 

 nearly so remarkable as that dog, though still long and low, the 

 body being very round and full, indicating great power. The coat 

 also is pretty nearly the same in quality, being soft and silky, 

 1 hough thick and free from distinct curls; and this dog is also 

 beautifully feathered. The head is not quite so heavy about the 

 muzzle, but very square above the eyes, and with an expression of 

 exceeding gravity and intelligence. The ears are full in length, 

 lobe-shaped, but not very thickly covered with hair. Muzzle broad, 

 with the under jaw receding more than in the Clumber, and the 

 point of the nose of a liver-colour. The whole body is also of a 

 decided liver-colour, but with rather a golden shade, not so puce 

 as that of the Welsh or Devonshire cockers, or the Irish water 

 spaniel. Legs and feet ver}'^ strong, and well feathered. Tail 

 generally cropped, and well clothed with wavy hair. The bitches 

 are usually smaller than the dogs. All of this breed throw their 

 tongues, and when kept to cocks or pheasants, they readily indicate 

 their scent by a sharper note than usual. 



The Norfolk spaniel resembles a thick-made English setter in 

 shape and general proportions, but is of smaller size, seldom ex- 

 ceeding 17 or 18 inches in height. The colour is black and white, 

 or liver and white, accompanied by ticks of either on the white. 

 This is a very useful breed, and it is now generally spread 

 throughout England, where, however, it is not kept very pure, 

 being crossed with the Clumber and Sussex, and also with the 

 innumerable other breeds which are met with in other counties. 



