Appendix. , 497 
NEGATIVE POINTS. 
Light Eyes . . : ; , ‘ . 20 
» Nose : ; : : : : . 15 
Curled Ears. ; i : : : ; 10 
» Coat. ‘ . : F , ‘ 10 
Bad Carriage of Tail 5 : ‘ 5 : 10, 
Top-knot . F : ' : : F : 15 
White on Chest i ‘ ; ‘ ‘ ' 10 
Crooked Fore legs. : : ; ; : 10 
Total Negative Points . j - 100 
DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS. 
Head.—Should be quite characteristic of this grand sporting 
dog, as is that of the Bloodhound or Bulldog, its very stamp and 
countenance should at once convey the conviction of high breed- 
ing, character and nobility, skull well developed, with a distinctly 
elevated occipital tuberosity, which, above all, gives the character 
alluded to; not too wide across muzzle, long and lean, never snipy 
nor squarely cut, and, in profile, curving gradually from nose to 
throat ; lean beneath eyes, a thickness here gives coarseness to 
the whole head. The great length of muzzle gives surface for the 
free development of the olfactory nerve, and thus secures the 
highest possible scenting powers. 
Eyes.—Not too full, but not small, receding or overhung ; 
colour, dark hazel or dark brown, or nearly black; grave in ex- 
pression, and bespeaking unusual docility and instinct. 
Ears.—Set. low down as possible, which greatly adds to the re- 
finement and beauty of the whole head; moderately long and 
wide, and sufficiently clad with nice setter-like feather. 
Neck.—Very strong and muscular, so as to enable the dog to 
retrieve his game without undue fatigue; not too short, however. 
Body (including Size and Symmetry).—Long and very low, well 
ribbed up to a good strong loin, straight or slightly arched, never 
slack ; weight from about 35 Ibs. to 45 Ibs. 
Nose.—Well developed, with good open nostrils, and always 
black in colour. 
