494 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
hair and hanging slightly forward, the feather not to extend below 
the leather. 
Neck.—Very thick and powerful, and well feathered underneath, 
Body (including Size and Symmetry).—Long and heavy, and 
near the ground. Weight of Dogs, about 55 lbs. to 65 lbs.; 
Bitches, about 45 lbs. to 55 lbs. 
NVose.—Square and flesh coloured. 
Shoulders and Chest.—Wide and deep; shoulders strong and 
muscular. 
Back and Loin.—Back straight, broad, and long; loin power- 
ful, well let down in flank. 
Hind-quarters.—Very powerful and well developed. 
Stern.—Set low, well feathered, and carried about level with 
the back. 
Feet and Legs.—Feet large and round, well covered with hair ; 
legs short, thick, and strong ; hocks low. 
Coat—Long, abundant, soft, and straight. 
Colour.—Plain white, with lemon markings ; orange permissible 
but not desirable ; slight head markings, with white body preferred. 
General Appearance.—Should be that of long, low, heavy, very 
massive dog, with a thoughtful expression. 
SUSSEX SPANIELS. 
POSITIVE PoINTs. 
Head : ; j : : ‘ F : To 
Eyes : : : . : : : : 5 
Nose . . ‘ . ; . : : 5 
Ears : rae é ‘ 4 ; , 10 
Neck 4 ‘ : : , : ‘ : 5 
Chest and Shoulders 2 F . : : 5 
Back and Back Ribs ; . ‘ : 3 Io 
Legs and Feet . ‘ ; ‘ ‘ . to 
Tail : ; : , : ‘ ‘ i 5 
Coat ‘ : : : : : : F 5 
Colour. ‘ ; ° ; : ; ; 15 
General Appearance ‘ : ‘ : : 15 
Total Positive Points 3 ‘ oo 
