THE SPORTING SPANIEL 17* 



and merriest of the whole Spaniel family. Feet and Legs The legs 

 should be well boned, feathered and straight, for the tremendous exer- 

 tions expected from this grand little sporting dog, and should be 

 sufficiently short for concentrated power, but not too short as to inter- 

 fere with its full activity. Feet firm, round, and cat-like, not too large, 

 spreading, and loose jointed. This distinct breed of Spaniel does not 

 follow exactly on the lines of the larger Field Spaniel, either in lengthi- 

 ness, lowness, or otherwise, but is shorter in the back, and rather higher 

 on the legs. Coat Flat or waved, and silky in texture, never wiry, 

 woolly, or curly, with sufficient feather of the right sort, viz., waved 

 or Setter-like, but not too profuse and never curly. General Appear* 

 ance Confirmatory of all indicated above, viz., a concentration of pure 

 blood and^type, sagacity, docility, good temper, affection, and activity. 



