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tate to say, that if you are unbiassed, one 

 month's study and reflection of the first part of 

 this book will, as far as this blood or caste, 

 and the build are concerned, enable you to pur- 

 chase for yourself without disappointment. 



A high-caste Ai*ab, for a Racer, Charger, or 

 Hunter, should therefore possess the following 

 points : 



RACER. 



Long quarter ; straight spine ; well set-on tail, 

 and not too bushy. 



Broad across the haunch-bones, but broader 

 at the thighs. 



Large and muscular stifle. 



Large and broad lean hock, with the bone 

 at the point long. 



Lean head ; broad forehead ; large, full, bright 

 eye ; open thin nostril ; deep mouth ; evenly- 

 closed lips ; wide jaws ; clean channel ; and small 

 erect ears. 



Neck, rather long and light. 



Withers, whether high or low, should rise 

 above the top of the shoulder-blade. 



Back, straight, and rather long. 



Long and slanting shoulder. 



Short arm, and legs well forward. 



Moderately broad and flat chest. 



Great depth of girth. 



