THE FOXHOUND. 



THIS most valuable of all the Dogs of the chase, is 

 smaller than the staghound, its average height being 

 from twenty to twenty- two inches. No country in Eu- 

 rope can boast of Foxhounds equal in fleetness, strength, 

 and perseverance to those of Britain, where the utmost 

 attention is paid to their breeding, education, and food. 

 The climate also seems congenial to their nature, for 

 when taken to France or Spain, and other southern 

 countries of Europe, they quickly degenerate, and lose 

 all the admirable qualities they possess in this country. 

 Our predilection for fox-hunting appears to have 

 descended from our forefathers, and to have gone on 

 increasing in ardour. Certainly, no other country can 

 boast of such splendid establishments for this valuable 

 breed : the Duke of Eichmond's Kennel at Goodwood, 

 cost no less than 19,000. 



