HUNTING TERMS 89 



Throw-up — ^The exact spot where the hounds lost 



the scent in chase is known by their throwing 



up their heads ; and it is said they threw 



up here. 

 Ticklish Scent — Is when the scent varies from 



good to bad, and at times scarcely any in the 



chase, although just before it was very good. 

 Tailing — When hounds in chase run in a line, 



and not abreast, it is called tailing ; generally 



owing to an indifferent scent. 

 Throw off — The cover into which hounds are 



first thrown. It is said, they threw off in 



that cover. 

 Weedy Hounds— Hounds which are weakly made, 



and not fit to breed from. 

 Ware Riot — A rate for hounds, instead of Beware 



riot. It is said, W^are, or Ware hare — or 



other riot. 

 Whelps — Hound puppies, when very young. 

 Wind in their Teeth — When hounds are running 



against the wind. 

 Yoi Over — When a fox has crossed a ride, it is 



hallooed. 



