The Field Spaniel 245 
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sufficient flew to give a certain squareness to the muzzle and avoid snipiness 
or wedginess of face; teeth sound and regular; eyes intelligent in expression 
and dark, not showing the haw, nor so large as to be prominent or goggle 
eyed. 
Ears (value 10).—Should be long and hung low on the skull, lobe 
shaped and covered with straight or slightly wavy silky feather. 
Neck (value 5).—Long, graceful and free from throatiness, tapering 
toward the head, not too thick but strongly set into shoulders and brisket. 
Shoulders and Arms (value 10).—The shoulder blades should lie 
obliquely and with sufficient looseness of attachment to give freedom to 
the forearms, which should be well let down. 
Legs and Feet (value 15).—The fore legs should be straight, very 
strong and short; hind legs should be well bent at the stifle joint with plenty 
of muscular power. Feet should be of good size, with thick, well-developed 
pads, not flat or spreading. 
Body and Quarters (value 20).—Long with well-sprung ribs; strong, 
slightly arching loins, well coupled to the quarters, which may droop slightly 
toward the stern. 
Coat and Feather (value 15).—The coat should be as straight and 
flat as possible, silky in texture, of sufficient denseness to afford good pro- 
tection to the skin in thorny coverts, and moderately long. The feather 
should be long and ample, straight or very slightly wavy, heavily fringing 
the ears, back of fore legs, between the toes, and on back quarters. 
Tail (value 10).—Should be strong and carried not higher than the 
level of the back. 
ScaLe oF Points 
Hemtecens reac cic meees 15 Body and Quarters...... 20 
EATS ers eo ies Hees 10 , Coat and Feather ....... 15 
Neckincosucusavasewes S “Wa ct eauesnunesenys 10 
Shoulders and Arms .... 10 — 
Legs and Feet.......... 15 Lolo witneteiasees 100 
