Forequarters

Question 1

The shoulders are well laid back forming an angle with the upper arm of approximately 90 degrees which permits the dog to move his forelegs in an easy manner with forward reach. Shoulders are clean-cut and sloping without protrusion and so set that the upper points of the withers are at an angle which permits wide spring of rib. When viewed from the side with the forelegs vertical, the elbow is directly below the highest point of the shoulder blade. Forelegs are parallel, straight, strongly boned and muscular and set close to the body well under the scapulae. The pasterns are short and strong. Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed.

Answer 1

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Question 2

Shoulders sloping and fine. Legs well boned, straight, sufficiently short for concentrated power. Not too short to interfere with tremendous exertions expected from this grand, sporting dog.

Answer 2

Cocker Spaniel

Question 3

Forelegs straight and well boned. Shoulders sloping and well laid. Elbows set well to body. Strong flexible pasterns.

Answer 3

English Springer Spaniel

Question 4

Forelegs of medium length, straight, well boned.

Answer 4

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Question 5

Shoulders long and sloping and well laid back. Legs of moderate length. Straight, flat bone.

Answer 5

Field Spaniel

Question 6

Shoulders strong, sloping, muscular, legs short, straight, well boned, strong.

Answer 6

Clumber Spaniel

Question 7

Shoulders sloping and free; arms well boned and muscular. Knees large and strong, pastern short and well boned. Legs rather short and strong.

Answer 7

Sussex Spaniel

Question 8

Shoulders powerful and sloping; chest deep, reasonable width and curvature between forelegs. Forelegs well boned and straight.

Answer 8

Irish Water Spaniel