THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. 191 



The neck is shorter than the average, thick and strong, but 

 cleanly cut above and below. There is no frill. 



The chest is barrel-like, girthing well, but short in its tack 

 ribs, giving a loose loin. 



As to back, it is often long and loose ; but if so, it ought to be 

 penalised. 



The legs are strong and set on straight, fore-legs feathered 

 towards the elbows, but nearly clean below. 



Feet. — In swimming dogs a large foot is essential, but it should 

 not spread under the weight of the body. We must, therefore, 

 penalise the flat weak foot, but a moderately wide one may be 

 forgiven if there is no absolute spreading out of the toes. The 

 sole is very apt to be thin, which is the more remarkable in a 

 breed used for generations as beasts of draught. 



Size. — As above remarked, a full size in this breed is impor- 

 tant, and all above 25 inches is "to the good" in the account, 

 while less than that height is a defect. 



Colour. — Black is the correct colour without doubt, but a 

 rusty stain on it is said by many good judges to be inherent in 

 the true breed. Little or no white should be allowed. 



The coat is shaggy and somewhat oily, smelling strongly when 

 wet. From this oiliness it is capable of sustaining long immer- 

 sion well. 



The tail is long, bushy, and curled slightly on one side. 



In symmetry good specimens of the Newfoundland are well up, 

 but the average are somewhat deficient in it. 



(B) THE LANDSEER TYPE OF NEWFOUNDLAND. 



This variety differs from the above, being usually more loosely 

 made, and possessing a less majestic appearance ; the colour also 



