22 MY DOG AND I. 



protruding of the upper jaw is 7iot a fault. Ears so long that in 

 hunting the dog treads on them, set low, hang loose in folds, ends 

 cui'l inward, thin and velvety. 



Neck. — Powerful, with heavy dewlaps; elbows jnust not turn 

 out ; chest deep and full ; body long and low. 



Legs and Feet. — Fore legs short (about 4 inches), close-fitting 

 to chest ; massive paw, each toe standing out distinctly. 



Stifles. — Well bent ; quarters muscular, giving the dog a barrel- 

 like shape and a peculiar waddling gait. 



Stern. — Coarse underneath, and carried hound fashion, i.e., 

 carried gaily. 



Coat. — Short, smooth, fine, and glossy; skin loose and elastic. 



Color. — Black, white and tan, with black patches on back; 

 also someti))ies hare-pied. 



Weight. — Thirty to forty-five pounds. 





