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THE BOOK OF THE DOG, 



sire, was by old Shot out of Cochrane's Kate ; Shot by Grouse out of Juno. Quail, the 

 dam of Grouse, has no pedigree in the Stud Book, but she is credited with winning at 

 Cork in the prize for red bitches. The selection of Grouse, we candidly admit, cost us much 

 anxiety, as we were desirous to select a specimen who is regarded with favourable eyes by 

 authorities who understand this dog, and it was upon the advice of several excellent judges 

 that we asked permission of Mr. O'Callaghan to let his grand bitch be illustrated in this 

 work. The study was executed by Mr. Breach under the owner's eye, and we have to thank 

 both gentlemen for the pains they took to have the portrait of Grouse made characteristic of 

 the breed. 



Following up our rule, we append a scale of points for judging Irish Setters, in which it 

 will be seen that we attach peculiar importance to general appearance. 



STANDARD OF POINTS FOR JUDGING IRISH SETTERS. 



Skull formation of head and muzzle... 



Ears and eyes 



Neck and shoulders and chest 



Body, including loins 



Legs and feet 



Coat and feather 



Colour 



General appearance, including stern 



Value. 



5 



5 



5 



5 



S 



S 



10 

 10 



50 



fa 



