THE NEWFOUNDLAND.

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.