THE RETRIEVER (BLACK, FLAT- OR WAVY-COATED).

(From Modern Dogs.)

Origin and Uses same as the black, curly-coated variety.

Scale of Points, Etc.

Value.

Skull 10

Nose and jaws 10

Ears and eyes 5

Neck 5

Loins and back 10

Quarters and stifles 10

Shoulders 6

Chest 4

Legs, knees, and hocks 10

Feet 5

Tail 5

Coat 5

Color 5

Symmetry and temperament 10

Total 100

Head.—Bone at top wide and flat, with furrow down middle; brows not pronounced. Ears small, set low, carried close to head (not hound-like), covered with short hair. Eyes medium size, dark, mild, and intelligent. Nose wide; nostrils open. Jaws strong and long. Teeth level.

Neck.—Long enough to allow dog to stoop when trailing; loins and back wide, deep, and strong.

Quarters and Stifles.—Muscular quarters, with nicely turned stifles.

Shoulders and Chest.—Shoulders long, sloping; chest deep and broad; ribs well sprung.

Legs and Feet.—Legs strong, long, and muscular, clean, and free from lumber; knees broad; hocks well developed and clean. Feet rather large, compact, with well-arched toes; soles thick and strong.

Tail.—Bushy (not feathery); carried gaily, but not over back.

Coat.—Not so short as the pointer’s, close, thick, and straight as possible.

Color.—Rich black, free from rustiness and white.

Symmetry.—Highly valued, likewise evidence of good temper.

Weight.—Dogs, 50 to 70 pounds; bitches smaller.