THE SPANIEL (FIELD).
Rowland P. Keasbey’s, 874 Broadway, New York.Black Night.
Rowland P. Keasbey’s, 874 Broadway, New York.Black Night.
Rowland P. Keasbey’s, 874 Broadway, New York.
Black Night.
Origin.—Probably one of the oldest of the known breeds, coming originally from Spain; in fact, it is claimed as the parent of the setter.
Uses.—Hunting game-birds, principally woodcock and partridge.
*Scale of Points, Etc.
General Appearance.—Considerably larger, heavier, stronger in build than the cocker. Conformation should be long and low, more so than the cocker. Colors most preferred are solid black or liver; but liver and white, black and white, black and tan, orange, and orange and white are all legitimate spaniel colors.
Head.—Long, and not too wide, carried gracefully; skullshowing clearly cut brows, but without a very pronounced stop; occiput distinct, and rising considerably above set-on of ears. Muzzle long, with well-developed nose, not too thick immediately in front of eye, and maintaining nearly same breadth to the point; sufficient flew to give a certain squareness to muzzle and avoid snipiness. Teeth sound and regular. Eyes intelligent and dark, not showing haw, nor so large as to be prominent or goggle-eyed. Ears long, and hung low on skull, lobe-shaped, and covered with straight or slightly wavy silky feather.
Neck.—Long, graceful, and free from throatiness; not too thick, but strongly set into shoulders and brisket.
Shoulders and Arms.—Shoulder-blades should lie obliquely, with sufficient looseness of attachment to give freedom to forearms, which should be well let down.
Legs and Feet.—Fore legs straight, very strong and short. Hind legs well bent at stifle-joint, with plenty of muscular power. Feet of good size, with thick, well-developed pads; not flat nor spreading.
Body and Quarters.—Long, with well-sprung ribs; strong, slightly arching loins, well coupled to the quarters, which may droop slightly toward stern.
Coat and Feather.—Coat as straight and flat as possible, silky in texture, of sufficient denseness to afford good protection to the skin in thorny coverts, and moderately long; feather long and ample, straight or very slightly wavy, heavily fringing ears, back of fore legs, between toes, and on back of quarters.
Tail.—Strong, and not carried higher than level of back.