My Doggies' World: The Retriever's Character

The Retriever: Character

GENERAL APPEARANCE--That of a well-proportioned bright and active sporting dog, showing power without lumber and raciness without weediness.

HEAD--Long, fine, without being weak, the muzzle square, the underjaw strong with an absence of lippiness or throatiness.

EYES--Dark as possible, with a very intelligent, mild expression.

NECK--Long and clean.

EARS--Small, well set on, and carried close to the head.

SHOULDERS--Oblique, running well into the back, with plenty of depth of chest.

BODY--Short and square, and well ribbed up.

STERN--Short and straight, and carried gaily, but not curled over the back.

FORE-LEGS--Straight, pasterns strong, feet small and round.

QUARTERS--Strong; stifles well bent.

COAT--Dense black or liver, of fine quality and texture. Flat, not wavy.

WEIGHT--From 65 lb. to 80 lb. for dogs; bitches rather less.

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