150 THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG. 



than any other courser, is even larger than his sire, Mister- 

 ton. Among the winners and runners-up at the meetings of 

 the American Coursing Club, Sandy Jim, Master Rich, Lord 

 Neversettle, and Trales are large, -Belle P., Midnight, and 

 Whitesocks are medium, and Bessie Lee, Meta, and White 

 Lips are small. 



DESCRIPTION. 



The head should be long and narrow, slightly widening 

 at the back; low between the eyes; however, not cut away, 

 or dished, along the nose; jaw lean and full-muscled. 



The eye should be bright, quick, and full, denoting ani- 

 mation. 



The ears should be small, and carried close. 



The teeth should be white, strong, and of sufficient length 

 to take and retain a firm hold. 



Neck-length and pliability are of the greatest impor- 

 tance, and should never be overlooked. A short neck will 

 not only impede action, but pace as well. It should be 

 well-muscled, but not enough so to affect its flexibility and 

 suppleness. 



Chest and loins. The chest should be deep and hatchet- 

 shaped, and yet not too wide for the shoulders to play 

 smoothly upon. Some authorities, Stonehenge among 

 them, claim great depth of chest a fault. This I have 

 never found true. A chest must have capacity to hold the 

 heart and lungs, and, as width undoubtedly interferes with 

 the movement and actions of the fore quarters, in depth 

 only can the heart and lungs get free action. 



The back should be broad and square, well arched, with 

 a roll of muscle standing clear above each side of the spine. 

 Many prefer the flat, straight back so popular in England 

 at one time; but for an all-around good dog, at both long 

 and short distances, the arched back is far preferable. The 

 length of back should be between shoulder and last rib, 

 rather than between last rib and hip-bone. If too much 

 length to the latter, the power to make a quick turn or 

 wrench will be seriously interfered with. The loins should 



