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and gentleness, though decidedly wide awake, bright 

 and merry, never gozzled nor weak, as in the King 

 Charles and Blenheim kinds. 



" Ears. Lobular, set on low, leather fine and not 

 extending beyond the nose, well clothed with long, 

 silky hair, which must be straight or wavy no 

 positive curls or ringlets. 



" Neck. Strong and muscular, and neatly set on 

 to fine sloping shoulders 



" Body (including size and symmetry}. Not quite 

 so long and low as in the other breeds of spaniels, 

 more compact and firmly knit together, giving the 

 impression of a concentration of power and untiring 

 activity ; the total weight should not exceed 25lb. 



" Nose. Sufficiently wide and well developed to 

 insure the exquisite scenting powers of this breed. 

 Colour black. 



" Shoulders and Chest. The former sloping and 

 fine, chest deep and well developed, but not too wide 

 and round to interfere with the free action of the 

 forelegs. 



" Back and Loin. Immensely strong and compact 

 in proportion to the size and weight of the dog ; 

 slightly drooping towards the tail. 



" Hind Quarters. Wide, well rounded, and very 

 muscular, so as to insure untiring action and pro- 

 pelling power under the most trying circumstances 



