32 Modern Dogs. 



" Since its foundation in 1883, the Old English 

 Mastiff Club has never flagged in its efforts on 

 behalf of the mastiff, and the respect it commands, 

 both in England and America, proves its endeavours 

 have been appreciated. In addition to its other 

 work, and the money prizes it offers at shows, there 

 is a Challenge Cup for each sex for competition 

 among its members in England, and two others for 

 competition in America. Nor are breeders, as 

 distinct from exhibitors, forgotten, there being 

 Challenge Prizes for the breeders winning them 

 a certain number of times with dogs under two 

 years of age. Lastly, during the present year, a 

 Challenge Cup for brindle mastiffs has been insti- 

 tuted, so that admirers of that colour lack nothing 

 in the way of encouragement." 



The following are the descriptions drawn up by 

 the Mastiff Club, and alluded to earlier on. 



11 General Character and Symmetry (Value 10). 

 Large, massive, powerful, symmetrical and well- 

 knit frame. A combination of grandeur and good 

 nature, courage, and docility. 



'' General Description of Head. In general out- 

 line, giving a square appearance when viewed from 

 any point. Breadth greatly to be desired, and 

 should be in ratio to length of the whole head and 

 face as 2 to 3. 



