16 Varieties of the Dog. 
broken to do anything but talk. Hence, where dogs are 
used in covert, the clumber has become the general 
favourite, and it is a treat to shoot over a perfect team. — 
The head is large and long, and should be marked witb 
lemon to a line just in front of the eyes, with a blaze up 
Clumber Spaniel. 
the face. Eyes large and thoughtful ; nose and lips flesh 
or liver-colour, sometimes cherry. Ears large, but not 
lobe-shaped or so heavy as those of the Sussex, and with 
less feather. Neck strong and long. ‘Total value, 4o. 
Back long and straight ; chest wide and deep, showing 
scarcely any daylight under it. Shoulders thick and wide 
through them; Join straight but strong, with wide couples ; 
back ribs very deep. ‘Total value, 50. 
The legs w st be straight, very stout, and very strong. 
