36 FOX-HUNTING 



is a skilled workman with the brush, we can 

 never hope to see a hound painted with life and 

 symmetry. 



Though the Belvoir deserve all the credit for 

 making the most of their opportunities in securing 

 the best material, we must not forget to honour 

 those from whom that material was obtained. 

 The Brocklesby, the Badminton, the Milto^i, 

 and the Grafton have all helped to build up the 

 Belvoir to its present perfection ; but though 

 none of these packs have been dispersed, and all 

 have had the same chances, they have not met 

 with the same success. Mr. Foljambe and Lord 

 Henry Bentinck each did great service to the 

 breed in their day, and each left a pack that 

 impressed its influence on many kennels. 



It would be impossible to give here a complete 

 list of all those who have been instrumental in 

 raising the fox-hound to its present high standard, 

 but it may be safely said that all those who have 

 bred have either done good or harm. The man 

 who has exercised proper care, striving to attain 

 perfection in make and shape, but never sacrificing 

 working qualities to looks, has done good in his 

 generation that will bear fruit in the future. In 



