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information that so near a relation as the Grandfather 
originally introduced the breed from Sussex. 
This animal has been long known in Suffolk as the 
“ cow-dog,” a service in which he proves himself singularly 
clever and useful. At milking time he may be seen 
taking his rest near the farm-steading, and as the cows 
are turned out .singly he ensures their return to the 
pasture, and selecting another—always one that needs 
milking—returns with her to the farm, where he remains 
as before. It is remarkable that in this service the 
“ bobtail” never makes a mistake from first to last in the 
daily routine. 
. The query of “tail,” or “no tail” has proved a difficulty. 
to many. It is, however, fairly understood that the 
peculiarity of the breed consists in the production of 
puppies in the same litter with and wthout tails, others 
being considered short. In some instances docking is 
resorted to at an early period, by which even some of the 
knowing ones have been deceived. 
The colour is steel grey, or black and tan, the first being 
considered the hardier of the two. There are animals 
which, exhibit various shades of blue, blue merle, or 
grizzle, having white on the face or legs. The Head is 
large, wide across the forehead, the muzzle heavy and 
somewhat short. The yes are small, being dark or 
smutty grey; the wall, or china eye being common to 
light haired dogs. The Body is square, and of large 
proportions, hind-quarters heavy and round, sloping 
forwards. The Coat is broken, harsh, wavy, and dense 
throughout. The ars are small, well-set, and covered 
with wavy hair. The Zzmds are strong, bony, well 
furnished with muscle, flat from side to side, and covered 
with hair to the bottom. The /éef are large and round, 
pads thick and horny, and the claws large and firm. The 
powers of digestion and assimilation are good, and he is . 
able to subsist on common or coarse food; the constitu-. | 
tion is also hardy, bearing exposure to the vicissitudes of 
weather without serious inconvenience. 
Disqualifications.—Soft, and curly coat of a poodle-like 
character ; black and tan, as well as brindled colours. 
