BRITISH DOGS 



very far behind him. Banner, Barbarossa, Benedicta, Babbo 96, 

 Brocade, Bettina, Boadicea, Berengaria, South Carolina, Panther, 

 Wandle Welcome, and Hordle Hercules were all most exceptional 

 hounds. 



The stately and majestic appearance of the Bloodhound it is 

 impossible to describe, and in this particular he occupies a position 

 which is unique. 



The following description of the Bloodhound, or Sleuth-hound, 

 was drawn up by Mr. J. Sidney Turner and Mr. Edwin Brough, and 

 has been adopted by the Association of Bloodhound Breeders : 



General Character, The Bloodhound possesses in a most marked degree 

 every point and characteristic of those dogs which hunt together by scent 

 (Sagaces). He is very powerful, and stands over more ground than is usual 

 with hounds of other breeds. The skin is thin to the touch and extremely loose, 

 this being more especially noticeable about the head and neck, where it hangs in 

 deep folds. 



Height. The mean average height of adult dogs is 26in., and of adult bitches 

 24in. Dogs usually vary from 2$in. to 27in., and bitches from 23in. to 25in. ; 

 but, in either case, the greater height is to be preferred, provided that character 

 and quality are also combined. 



Weight. The mean average weight of adult dogs, in fair condition, is polb , 

 and of adult bitches 8olb. Dogs attain the weight of nolb., bitches icolb. 

 The greater weights are to be preferred, provided (as in the case of height) that 

 quality and proportion are also combined. 



Expression. The expression is noble and dignified, and characterised by 

 solemnity, wisdom, and power. 



Temperament. In temperament he is extremely affectionate, neither quarrel- 

 some with companions nor with other dogs. His nature is somewhat shy, and 

 equally sensitive to kindness or correction by his master. 



Head.lte head is narrow in proportion to its 

 length, and long in proportion to the body, tapering 

 but slightly from the temples to the end of the muzzle, 

 thus (when viewed from above and in front) having 

 the appearance of being flattened at the sides and of 

 being nearly equal in width throughout its entire 

 length. In profile the upper outline of the skull is 

 nearly in the same plane as that of the foreface. 

 The length from end of nose to stop (midway between 

 the eyes) should be not less than that from stop to 

 back of occipital protuberance (peak). The entire 

 length of head from the posterior part of the occipital 

 protuberance to the end of the muzzle should be I2in., 

 or more, in dogs, and nin., or more, in bitches. 



Skull. The skull is long and narrow, with the 

 occipital peak very pronounced. The brows are not 

 prominent, although, owing to the deep-set eyes, 

 they may have that appearance. 



Fore-face. The fore-face is long, deep, and of 

 even width throughout, with square outline when 

 seen in profile. 



Eyes. The eyes are deeply sunk in the orbits, 

 the lids assuming a lozenge or diamond shape, in 

 consequence of the lower lids being dragged down 



The dotted lines show a 

 faulty peak. 



