THE SETTERS 137 



Isaac Sharpe's Stylish Ranger was so remarkably successful 

 at the trials. 



It is very difficult to account for the lack of interest which 

 is taken in the variety outside Scotland, but the fact remains 

 that very few have appeared at field trials within recent years, 

 and that only about four owners are troubling the officials of 

 English shows regularly at the present time. 



In France, Belgium, Norway, and especially in Russia this 

 handsome sporting dog is a far greater favourite than it is 

 in Great Britain, not only for work with the gun, but as a 

 companion, and it is a fact that at many a Continental dog show 

 more specimens of the breed are exhibited than could be 

 gathered together in the whole of the United Kingdom. 



The want of an active organisation which would foster 

 and encourage the interests of the Black and Tan Setter is 

 much to be deplored, and is, without doubt, the chief cause of 

 its being so much neglected, for in these strenuous days, when 

 almost every breed or variety of breed is backed up by its own 

 votaries, it cannot be expected that such as are not constantly 

 kept in prominence will receive anything more than scant 

 consideration. 



The Black and Tan Setter is heavier than the English or 

 Irish varieties, but shows more of the hound and less of the 

 Spaniel. The head is stronger than that of the English Setter, 

 with a deeper and broader muzzle and heavier lips. The ears 

 are also somewhat longer, and the eyes frequently show 

 the haw. The black should be as jet, and entirely free from 

 white. The tan on the cheeks and over the eyes, on the feet 

 and pasterns, should be bright and clearly defined, and the 

 feathering on the fore-legs and thighs should also be a rich, 

 dark mahogany tan. 



Amongst the oldest and most successful owners of Setters 

 who have consistently competed at field trials may be men- 

 tioned Colonel Cotes, whose Prince Frederick was probably 

 the most wonderful backer ever known. Messrs. Purcell- 

 Llewellyn, W. Arkwright, Elias and James Bishop, F. C. Lowe, 



