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that many black and tan setters are not descended from the 

 Gordon Castle kennels. The classes for this breed are, therefore, 

 not now defined as for Gordon setters, but for black and tan 



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setters whether Gordons or not, and certainly this appears to be 

 the most sensible plan. 



Without attempting to sift the history of this handsome strain, 

 I shall simply describe it as it exists in the present day, whatever 

 may be its origin or pedigree. Although most black and tans 

 are heavier than either the English or Irish breeds, yet they 

 have no spaniel-like appearance, and resemble the bloodhound 

 more than they do either the pointer or the spaniel. By many 

 people it is supposed that this dog has been used as a cross for 

 the purpose of getting the colour which is similar to his, but there 



