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stouter in proportion than that animal's. The coat is very thick, 

 but should be silky and wavy, not curled, except in the feather- 

 ings, which are long and well marked. Color, yellow and white, 

 or, as is most highly prized, lemon and white. This dog is almost 

 invariably mute. The portrait given of Mr. R. J. LI. Price's Bruce 

 may be regarded as a good type of the breed. 



The Sussex Spaniel differs from the Clumber in shape and color, 

 as well as in his "questing," his note being full and bell-like, 

 though sharp. In hight and weight there is not much difference, 



Fig. 19. SUSSEX SPANIEL, GEORGE. 



nor is the general character of the head very distinguishable from 

 that of the Clumber; but in length he is not nearly so remarkable 

 as that dog, though still long and low, the body being very round 

 and full, indicating great power. The coat also is pretty nearly 

 the same in quality, being soft and silky, though thick and free 

 from distinct curls; and this dog is also beautifully feathered 

 The head is not quite so heavy about the muzzle, but very square 

 above the eyes, and with an expression of exceeding gravity and 



