1882, The Dogs of the British Islands, J.H. Walsh

Suite à une description qui ressemble déjà à un standard, l'exemple concerne un chien qui aurait toisé 32 pouces soit 81cm.

"...The measurement of Bran was as follows: From nose to setting on of tail, 47 inches; tail, 22 inches; height, 32 inches; length of head, 12 inches; circumference of head, 17 1/2 inches; round arm at elbow, 9 1/2 inches; girth at chest, 33 1/2 inches; girth at loin, 24 inches; round thigh, 17? inches; round lower thigh hock, 7 inches: knee,7inches."