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pure, with spots on body, ears and tail, size of a shilling 

 or larger, clear and distinct, not mixed or blurred, 

 colour of spots to be rather intense black, or a rich liver. 

 Weight from fifty to fifty-five pounds. General ap- 

 pearance to be that of a showy, stylish, powerful and 

 upstanding dog (too many of even the good specimens 

 shown, are too small, in my opinion), much of the 

 Pointer type, but higher on leg and altogether larger. 

 They should have a close, fine coat, which if kept in 

 proper order, should have almost such a shiny appear- 

 ance as you see on a well groomed horse, they are very 

 lively, cleanly, affectionate, and much more intelligent 

 animals, than is generally supposed, and as they are 

 exceedingly active, and fond of exercise, to those per- 

 sons who like a cheerful comrade, willing and able, 

 besides being an excellent guard, to accompany them on 

 their journeys on foot, on horseback, or when driving, 

 or even on bicycle, when the travelling is at a moderate 

 pace, I think a Dalmatian would be suitable. 



