45 2 Modern Dogs. 



with straight hair and hanging slightly forward, the 

 feather not to extend below the leather. 



Neck. Very thick and powerful, and well feathered 

 underneath. 



Body (including size and symmetry], Long and 

 heavy, and near the ground. 



Nose. Square and flesh coloured. 



Shoulders and Chest. Wide and deep ; shoulders 

 strong and muscular. 



Back and Loin. Back straight, broad and long ; 

 loin, powerful, well let down in flank. 



Hind Quarters. Very powerful and well de- 

 veloped. 



Stern. Set low, well feathered, and carried about 

 level with the back. 



Feet and Legs. Feet large and round, well covered 

 with hair ; legs short, thick, and strong ; hocks low. 



Coat. Long, abundant, soft and straight. 



Colour. Plain white, with lemon markings; orange 

 permissible but not desirable ; slight head markings, 

 with white body preferred. 



General Appearance. Should be that of a long, 

 low, heavy, very massive dog, with a thoughtful ex- 

 pression. 



Weight of dogs from 55lb. to 65lb. ; bitches 

 45 lb - t 55 lb - 



