_Head._--There ought to be good evidence of "stop," rendering the occiput well-defined. From eye to occiput, head should measure nearly 6 inches. The old type of Gordon was much too clumsy in the head. _Neck._--Long, clean, and racey. _Shoulders and Chest._--Shoulders of good slope and chest deep. Ribs to be well sprung. _Fore-limbs and Feet._--To be of moderate length; strong in the forearms, and elbows well in. Feet arched and cat-like. A _strong back, loin_, and well-bent stifles are qualifications of the Gordon. _Stern._--The tail carried as nearly in the same line as the body. Many Gordons have defective carriage of the caudal appendage. The so-called "tea-pot" tail is the worst fault, and destroys a dog's chance of winning in the show ring. Gordon Setter puppies are not difficult to rear, though good specimens are difficult to produce; still more so to purchase, when grown up, and thoroughly broken. In America this variety of Setter is much thought of, and in that country a great deal has been done towards the improvement of the breed, where the value of points is as follows:-- Head, muzzle and nose 15 Shoulders and chest 15 Back, loins, thighs and stifles 15 Stern and flag 8 Fore-limbs 15 Colour and markings 8 Symmetry and quality 8 Neck 5 Eyes, ears and lips 5 Texture of coat and feather 6 ---- 100 [Illustration] CHAPTER III INTERNATIONAL GUNDOG LEAGUE _Pointer and Setter Society_ CONSTITUTIONAL RULES 1. That the object of the Society be to promote the Breeding of pure Pointers and Setters, and to develop and bring to perfection their natural qualities. In order to carry out these purposes, an Autumn Trial--on grouse, if practicable--shall be annually held within the United Kingdom; and also Spring Trials on partridges shall be held (if possible), either on the Continent, or in the United Kingdom. 2. That the Society shall consist of a President, Vice-Presidents, a Central Committee, and an unlimited number of members, and that there may also be appointed triennially a Vice-President and Honorary Secretary for each separate Country or Colony. That these officers, after election, be empowered to call Sub-committees of their fellow-countrymen (being also members of the Pointer and Setter Society), to advise and report to the Central Committee.