40 MY DOG AND I. 



Head. — Large, broader in proportion than the bloodhound's; 

 forehead high ; muzzle a fair length, and nostrils wide. Ears long, 

 thin, and pendulous, fringed with hair. 



Neck. — Not natin-ally long, and looks shorter than it really is 

 from the abundance of hair on it. 

 ^^ Shoulders. — Slope well. 



« r Legs and Feet. — Legs straight, and feet a good size ; compact. 



Back. — Strong and wide; ribs, and particularly the back ribs, 

 well let down. 



Thighs. — Big and firm, and hocks well let down. 



Stern. — Well and thickly covered with hair, and carried well 

 up, but not curled. 



Colors are generally grizzle or sandy, with black and tan more 

 or less clearly defined. I 



