222 : The Dog Book 
Curty CoaTep 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. 
‘faws.—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, Deane with intelligence and expression. 
‘ScaLE OF PoINTs 
VALUE VALUE 
| 1 Ree a 10 NGSG a wees eee oaaresest 5 
AW etsy ad ie cosets eto ary G: (“RSal soe ti cer aeniscece 15 
EN CS sre isa ne eae aa ae 5 Shoulders .............. 5 
ING wavdemwes se eereaRe 5 BOON sae 6.3 uae gals exude 5 
Chest cuyacuiaeaeuguae: 5 EE nj nus eae woes 5 
Lees cniem pae nr awawealesps S Sailesessekcaeioe cease 5 
LON sitecosgueas Laake 10 General Appearance..... 10 
Pals Gaces ce eucewancs seen 5 — 
Total 
