322 The Dog Book 



Curly Coated Retriever — Descriptive Particulars 



Head. — Long and narrow for the length. 



Ears. — Rather small, set on low, lying close to the head and covered 

 with short curls. 



Jaws. — Long and strong, free from lippiness, with good, sound teeth. 



Nose. — Wide, open nostrils, moist and black. 



Eyes. — Dark, cannot be too dark, rather large, showing great intelli- 

 gence and splendid temper; a full pug eye an objection. 



Coat. — Should be one mass of short, crisp curls from the occiput to 

 the point of the tail ; a saddleback of uncurled hair behind shoulders 

 and white patch on chest should be penalised; but few white hairs allowed 

 on an otherwise good dog. Colour black and liver. 



Neck. — Long, graceful, but muscular and well placed; free from 

 throatiness, such as a bloodhound. 



Shoulders. — Very deep, muscular, and obliquely placed. 



Chest. — Not too wide but decidedly deep. 



Body. — Rather short, muscular and well ribbed up. 



Legs. — Fore legs straight, with plenty of bone, not too long, and set 

 well under body. 



Feet. — Round and compact, with toes well arched. 



Loin. — Powerful, deep, and firm to the grasp. 



Tail. — Should be carried pretty straight and covered with short curls, 

 tapering toward tip. 



General Appearance. — A strong, smart dog, moderately low on leg, 

 active, lively, beaming with intelligence and expression. 



Scale of Points 



VALUE value 



Head 10 Nose 5 



Jaws 5 Coat 15 



Eyes 5 Shoulders 5 



Neck 5 Body 5 



Chest 5 Feet 5 



Legs 5 Tail 5 



Loins 10 General Appearance 10 



Ears 5 



Total 100 



