. THE CLUMBER SPANIEL, "FRIAR BOSS" (22,532). The property of James L. Little, Esq., Newcastle Kennels, Brookline, Mass. THE CLUMBER SPANIEL. V,\' JAMES L. LITTLE, ESQ. THE breed of dogs bearing this name is of very ancient origin and was first found ui England at Clumber House, Nottinghamshi'-e, the Duke of Newcastle's country seat. The Due de Nouailles, a French nobleman, is said to have given the original Clumber House specimens of this breed to the Duke of Newcastle, he having obtained them from Spain. In North America, Canada has the honor of having introduced this breed, and sh
. THE CLUMBER SPANIEL, "FRIAR BOSS" (22,532). The property of James L. Little, Esq., Newcastle Kennels, Brookline, Mass. THE CLUMBER SPANIEL. V,\' JAMES L. LITTLE, ESQ. THE breed of dogs bearing this name is of very ancient origin and was first found ui England at Clumber House, Nottinghamshi'-e, the Duke of Newcastle's country seat. The Due de Nouailles, a French nobleman, is said to have given the original Clumber House specimens of this breed to the Duke of Newcastle, he having obtained them from Spain. In North America, Canada has the honor of having introduced this breed, and she had the first, also the best until recently, when by a change the United States can now claim the best and largest kennel of Clumber spaniels. These dogs have a marvelous scent, hunt mute, and retrieve equally well on land or in water. For snipe, woodcock or partridge they cannot be excelled by any other breed of sporting dogs. They hunt close to the gun, and flush and mark down admirably. The general appearance of the Clumber spaniel should be long, low and heavy looking, with a sedate, intelligent and thoughtful expression. The head should be large and massive, muzzle powerful, nostrils large and open. Eyes should be large, soft, and deep set, and of a hazel color. Ears, broad at the top, long, set low, vine-shaped, hair short and silky, and not wavy. The neck and shoulders should be thick, powerful and very strong and muscular. The body long and set low, with good ribbing and long coupling, while the chest should be deep, loin powerful, back long, broad and straight and free from bow. Fore legs, short, straight, and very heavy bone, and well in at the elbow. Hind 37
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