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Nichols, of Kensington, who took up the breed very 

 warmly some years ago, and became one of the most 

 shining lights in the Newfoundland world. I remember, 

 his ideas of the points to be sought after were as fol- 

 lows : — Head to be broad and massive, with a flat skull 

 and somewhat square muzzle; ears small, in proportion 

 to size of the animal, and lying close to the head; coat 

 straight, dense and capable of resisting water; tail 

 carried gaily, but not curled over the back. Colours : 

 black, black and white, or bronze. Average weights, 

 one hundred pounds for dogs and eighty-five pounds 

 for bitches. General appearance that of a dignified, 

 thoughtful, and thoroughly reliable guard, companion, 

 or friend, with a great deal of character. 



The Mastiff — This, which is usually considered one 

 of the National breeds of this kingdom, is a splendid 

 fellow, stylish and imperious in manner and bearing, 

 and fit to be the associate of the very highest in the 

 land. I don't think I can do better than quote the 

 opinion of Mr. M. B. Wynn, whom I well remember as 

 a frequent exhibitor, breeder and judge of this variety, 

 some years ago. He says : — " What I consider a true 

 type of the British Mastiff. Head, this is the most 

 important feature, it should be broad between ears, and 

 broad between the eyes. The " stop " should extend 

 up the face to a considerable length ; forehead wrinkled 

 and flat ; cheeks very prominent ; muzzle broad, blunt 

 and heavy, and as deep as possible ; profile square, and 

 the under jaw, if any thing, to be undershot ; eyes small 

 and to be deeply set, with a deal of loose skin down the 



