432 Modern Dogs. 



" Back and loin. Strong but not clumsy. 



" Hind quarters. Long and straight; rather 

 rising toward the stern than drooping, which, com- 

 bined with the low shoulder, gives him the appear- 

 ance of standing higher behind than in front. 



" Stern. Docked from 7 to 10 inches according 

 to the size of the dog, carried a little above the level 

 of the back, but by no means high. 



" Feet and legs. Feet well spread, large and 

 strong ; well clothed with hair, -especially between 

 the pads. Legs long and strong ; the stifles well 

 bent. 



" Coat. Covered either with crisp curls or with 

 ringlets ; no top-knot, but the close curl should 

 cease on the top of the head, leaving the face 

 perfectly smooth and lean looking. 



" Colour. Black and white, liver and white, or 

 self-coloured black or liver. The pied for choice. 



" General Appearance. Sober - looking, with 

 rather a slouching gait and a general independence 

 of manner, which is thrown aside at the sight of a 

 gun." 



