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sure of obtaining assistance and receiving a welcome into the ranks 

 of Beaglers. 



Speaking generally, i6in. is accepted as the maximum height 

 allowable in the Beagle, and those that run to this limit 

 seldom display the type to perfection ; they are usually desired 

 by those who have long distances to go, or are afflicted with a 

 superabundance of hares. It is urged that smaller hounds, being 

 for a long time far behind the hare, would be for ever changing. 

 Harriers with a mounted " field " to follow are sometimes objected 

 to ; consequently the largest-sized Beagles are sought after, and 

 a powerful, big-boned hound with some pace is cultivated. For 

 hunting "jack" and bush kangaroos in India and our colonies, 



FIG. 50. MR. C. CANDY'S i4iN. BEAGLE LOFTY. 



Beagles of the larger size are becoming very popular, and a few years 

 of skilled breeding might produce i6in. packs just as typical of 

 the breed as are the smaller hounds. 



Probably the most interesting Beagle work is seen in a suitable 

 country with a 12 in. pack; these, when they match nicely and 

 work well together, not only show hunting in its perfection, but do 

 a wonderful amount of execution even against strong hares. Able- 

 bodied men can run with them (not only to them) and see every bit 

 of the work, which to many greatly enhances the pleasure of a run. 

 Even one ignorant of all sporting matters cannot but be attracted 

 by a pack of highly bred, well-marked Beagles puzzling out a stale 

 line on a nice piece of green turf, acknowledging the scent here and 

 there by a few solo notes, and finally, having made quite sure, going 



