THE DOG. 
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the tail of the cocker spaniel that it might not be worn sore by constant motion 
in the thickets while hunting. 
THE CLUMBER SPANIEL 
Is a long, low, and heavy dog for his size, weighing 30 to 40 pounds. The 
head is heavy, much resembling the setter, but more angular. Body very long 
and strong, clothed with wavy hair not too thick. Tail bushy, but not woolly. 
/Shoulders wide apart, arms short but strong, elbows not well let down, plenty 
of bone. Colors always yellow and white, or lemon and white. In motion 
the Clumber spaniel is slow and deliberate; he has the most exquisite scenting 
powers, trailing and flushing his game with unerring certainty, working mute, 
and gives no notice that the bird is on the wing. 
THE SUSSEX SPANIEL 
Differs from the Clumber in shape and color. In height and weight they 
are much alike, and also in general character of head. In length, however, 
he is not as remarkable, yet he may be called a long dog also. He stands 
higher in the legs than the Clumber, but not so high as the cocker. 
The coat is nearly the same in. texture, being soft and silky and free from 
curl. The head is not quite so heavy. The color liver. Legs and feet strong 
and well feathered. Tail cropped as with the Clumber and cocker. The 
Sussex spaniel indicates ty voice the rise of the game he has been trailing. 
THE WATER SPANIEL. 
Head long and narrow, eyes small, ears of medium length covered with 
crimpy, curly hair- Body stout, loins strong, and round chest, broad across 
the shoulders. Feet large and spreading. His body is clothed with very 
curly hair. Tail curved. The water spaniel, as his name would indicate, is 
much used as a retriever for duck-shooting, especially that of marsh, upland, 
or fresh water fowl. He is often crossed with the larger variety of cocker. 
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. 
There are two varieties of the Newfoundland dog met with in this country. 
1st The large long-haired variety, called the large Labrador. 2d, The small 
compact, comparatively short-haired dog known as the St. John. Both were 
originally natives of Newfoundland, and are alike good water dogs, and can 
remain immersed a long time; but the large variety possessing a more woolly 
coat is hardier. The characteristic points of the large Newfoundland are great 
size, say from 25 to 30 inches high, form strong and stout. The head not 
large iu comparison to its size; wide across the eyes. Muzzle. of moderate 
length, wide, aud without “ flews,” as in the hound. Eye and ear small, neck 
