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TV/A BOOK of THE DOG. 



dog is marked as described by Mr. Langdale it is naturally an extra advantage to him in 

 competition. 



The Coat should be silky, but quite free from any curl, which is a most objectionable 

 feature in a Clumber Spaniel's jacket. Though profuse the coat should not be too long, 

 as it would interfere with a dog when at work in a covert. 



In General appearance the Clumber is a slow heavy-looking dog, though his expression 

 betokens intelligence, and he has a thoughtful look which cannot fail to attract. 



The specimen we have selected for illustration in our coloured plate is Lapis, the 

 property of Mr. T. B. Bowers, of Hunts Cross, Woolton, near Liverpool, though formerly 

 owned by Mr. W. Arkwright, of Sutton Scarsdale, near Chesterfield. Lapis was bred by 

 Mr. W. Arkwright in 1875, and measures as follows: Length of head, from tip of nose 

 to occiput, loi inches; girth of skull, i8J inches; girth of chest, 29 inches; girth of loins, 

 25 inches; girth of fore-arm, 8 inches; weight, 60 Ibs. ; height at shoulder, 18 inches. 

 During his career upon the show bench Lapis has been successful in carrying off the following 

 prizes: First and cup Chesterfield, 1876; second Agricultural Hall, Bristol, and Alexandra 

 Palace, 1877; first Blaydon-on-Tyne, first Bristol, first Crystal Palace, and first Darlington, 

 1878; first Burton-on-Trent and first Darlington, 1879. 



Following our usual custom \vc now conclude with 



STANDARD OF POINTS FOR JUDGING CLU.MKER SPANIELS. 



Head, skull, muzzle, and eyes... 



Ears 



Neck and shoulders ... 



Chest 



Body and loins 



Legs and feet 



Colour and coat 



General appearance ... ... ... 



Value. 

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