246 ALL ABOUT DOGS 



Spaniels, or, we should see more good ones coming out ! 

 The points of the breed to be desired are large round 

 skull, with well defined " stop," large, lustrous eyes, 

 short, turned-up muzzle, long pendulous ears, well- 

 feathered; fairly long neck, short and compact back, 

 short straight fore-legs, feet large, soft, profuse coat, 

 quite straight, without tendency to curl, colour glossy, 

 unbroken black, and rich mahogany tan. Weight not to 

 exceed twelve pounds, as much less as possible, with 

 quality. 



The Blenheim Spaniel The next of this charming 

 group to be considered, is the Blenheim Spaniel, with 

 which, its having been the favourite breed of my dear 

 mother, and her mother, I have been more associated 

 than with some of the others; the points of a perfect 

 specimen are almost entirely the same as in the King 

 Charles, except that the colours are red and white, with 

 more of the latter than the former, and it is very desir- 

 able to have a distinct mark of red about the size of a 

 shilling or florin, on the upper part of the skull, which 

 is termed " the spot " and is a recognised peculiarity of 

 this variety. 



The Prince Charles Spaniel Another variety is 

 known as the Prince Charles, and the points of 

 this again are the same as of the King Charles, 

 except in colour, which is white with a good deal of 

 black and tan markings. When evenly marked, and well 

 formed in other ways, they are very attractive little fel- 

 lows. I have noticed a tendency, particularly with these. 



