FLAT-COATED RE¬ 
TRIEVER — This 
breed has as its ances" 
tors the Labrador, the 
St. John's Newfound" 
land, and the Gordon 
and Irish setters. Orig" 
mating in England, the 
earliest known sped" 
men that resembled our 
present day Flat"Coated 
Retriever appeared in 1860. This dog is a natural water dog, and also 
excels on land. His coat is dense and flat, in color he is black or liver, 
and he weighs from 60 to 70 pounds. 
GRIFFON (WIRE-HAIRED POINTING)—The origin of this sport" 
ing dog was Holland, about the year 1874. However, the breed is re" 
garded as French because most of its development took place in France. 
The dog is also known as the Korthals Griffon. He has a keen nose and 
great ability to point and 
retrieve game. He is a 
strong swimmer. His coat 
is harsh, hard and stiff, giv" 
ing great protection and 
hence the Griffon is suited 
particularly for swampy 
country. The color is steel" 
grey with chestnut, grey" 
white with chestnut, chest' 
nut, and never black. He 
stands about 22 inches in 
height. 
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