Boodles, Esq.
Origin.—Indigenous to Newfoundland, from which it takes its name. This dog is probably a cross of some of the European dogs, some writers claiming that it shows the blood of both the St. Bernard and the water-spaniel.
Uses.—A good companion, and a water-dog as well.
* No Scale of Points adopted.
Head.—Broad, massive, flat on skull; occipital bone well developed; no decided stop. Muzzle short, clean cut, and rather square in shape.
Coat.—Flat, dense, of coarsish texture, oily.
Body.—Well ribbed up; broad back; neck strong, and muscular loins.
Fore Legs.—Straight, muscular; elbows well let down, and feather all over.
Hind Quarters and Legs.—Hind quarters very strong; free action of legs, which should have little feather. Dew-claws should be removed.
Chest.—Deep, fairly broad, well covered with hair, but no frill.
Bone.—Massive, but not giving a heavy appearance.
Feet.—Large; splayed or turned-out feet objectionable.
Tail.—Moderate length (to hocks); well covered with long hair, but no flag; in repose it should hang downward with a curve at end. Tails with kinks in them or carried over the back are objectionable.
Ears.—Small, set well back, square with the skull, close to head, and covered with short hair; no fringe.
Eyes.—Small, dark brown, deeply set, but showing no haw; wide apart.
Color.—Jet black; a tinge of bronze or splash of white on chest and toes not objectionable.
Height and Weight.—Average height is 27 inches for dog, and 25 inches for bitch; weight, 100 and 85 pounds respectively.
Defects.—Slack loins and cow-hocked.