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NEGATIVE PoINTs. 
Light Eyes (undesirable, but not ak é , Io 
Light Nose (fatal) . d ; . ‘ 1G 
Curled Ears (very undesirable) . F ’ ; 15 
Curled Coat (curly, woolly, or wiry) . : ; 20 
Carriage or Stern (crooked or twisted) : F 20 
Topknot (fatal) : . : ’ ; : 20 
Total Negative Points : ' . Too 
ffead.—Not so heavy in proportion and not so high in occiput 
as in the modern Field Spaniel, with a nicely developed muzzle or 
jaw; lean, but not snipy, and yet not so square as in the Clumber 
or Sussex varieties, but always exhibiting a sufficiently wid and 
well-developed nose. Forehead perfectly smooth, rising without 
a too decided stop from muzzle into a comparatively wide and 
rounded well-developed skull, with plenty of room for brain 
power. 
L£yes.—Full, but not prominent, hazel or brown coloured, with 
a general expression of intelligence and gentleness, though de- 
cidedly wide awake, bright and merry, never gozzled nor weak as 
in the King Charles and Blenheim kinds. 
Lars.—Only moderately long, and rather broader than in the 
large Field Spaniels, for when too long they are practically a 
hindrance in dense coverts; and also set rather higher than in the 
before-mentioned variety, nicely protected with a sufficiency of 
wavy feather (never curled); indeed, this merry and most useful 
old world sporting dog should carry only a truly sporting ear. 
Neck.—Strong and muscular, and neatly set on to fine sloping 
shoulders. 
Body (including Size and Symmetry).—Not quite so long and 
low as in the other breeds of Spaniels, more compact and firmly 
knit together, giving the impression of a concentration of power 
and untiring activity; the total weight should not exceed 25 lbs. 
Nose.—Sufficiently wide and well developed to ensure the ex- 
quisite scenting powers of this breed. Colour, black. 
Shoulders and Chest.—The former sloping and fine, chest deep 
and well developed, but not too wide and round to interfere with 
the free action of the fore legs. 
