The St. Bernard. 75 



idea, and, as examples to the contrary, mentioned 

 the names of our champion dog Keeper and the 

 bitch Gondola." 



The following is the English Club's description of 

 the St. Bernard : 



" Head. Large and massive, circumference of 

 skull being more than double the length of the head 

 from nose to occiput. From stop to tip of nose, 

 moderately short ; full below eye, and square at 

 muzzle ; great depth from eye to lower jaw. Lips r 

 deep throughout, but not too pendulous. From 

 nose to stop straight. Stop, abrupt and well 

 defined. Skull, broad, rounded at the top, but not 

 domed, with somewhat prominent brow. 



" Ears. Of medium size, lying close to cheek, but 

 strong at the base, and not heavily feathered. 



" Eyes. Rather small and deep set, dark in 

 colour, and not too close together, the lower 

 eyelid drooping, so as to show a fair amount of 

 haw. 



" Nose. Large and black, with well-developed 

 nostrils. 



" Teeth. Level. 



" Expression. - - Should betoken benevolence, 

 dignity, and intelligence. 



"Neck. Lengthy, muscular, and slightly arched, 

 with dewlap developed. 



