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The Clumber Spaniel:Character

 

HEAD--Large, square and massive, of medium length, broad on top, with a decided occiput; heavy brows with a deep stop; heavy freckled muzzle, with well developed flew.

EYES--Dark amber; slightly sunk. A light or prominent eye objectionable.

EARS--Large, vine leaf shaped, and well covered with straight hair and hanging slightly forward, the feather not to extend below the leather.

NECK--Very thick and powerful, and well feathered underneath.

BODY (INCLUDING SIZE AND SYMMETRY)--Long and heavy, and near the ground. Weight of dogs about 55 lb. to 65 lb.; bitches about 45 lb. to 55 lb. NOSE--Square and flesh coloured.

SHOULDERS AND CHEST--Wide and deep; shoulders strong and muscular.

BACK AND LOIN--Back straight, broad and long; loin powerful, well let down in flank.

HIND-QUARTERS--Very powerful and well developed.

STERN--Set low, well feathered, and carried about level with the back.

COAT--Long, abundant, soft and straight.

COLOUR--Plain white with lemon markings; orange permissible but not desirable; slight head markings with white body preferred.

FEET AND LEGS--Feet large and round, well covered with hair; legs short, thick and strong; hocks low.

GENERAL APPEARANCE--Should be that of a long, low, heavy, very massive dog, with a thoughtful expression.

 

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