ST. HUBERT HOUND — SARCOPTIC MANGE 



thicker at the neck than elsewhere, whilst there is a feather- 

 ing on the back of the fore-legs, thighs, and the tail ; whilst 

 in the smooths it is short and hound-like. The colours are 

 orange and brindle mixed with white, great importance 

 being attached to the markings, the white being distributed 

 as follows — muzzle, blaze up face, broad white collar on 

 neck, chest, fore-legs, feet, and tip of tail, whilst black 

 shadings on the face and ears are much admired. As 

 regards height, a dog should not stand less than 30 inches 

 or a bitch less than 27. (See Feather, Haw,) 



St. Hubert Hound. — A French breed, which is practi- 

 cally identical with the bloodhound, with which it has 

 been frequently crossed. (See Bloodhound.) 



St. Vitus's Dance. (See Chorea.) 



Samoyede Dog. — The home of this variety is in the 

 Siberian district of Russia, where he is used as a draught 

 dog, as the Esquimaux is in Arctic circles. The head of 

 this breed resembles that of the Esquimaux, but it is rather 

 less massive, and the Samoyede is of a lighter build and 

 more racy-looking than the latter, whilst his back is 

 shorter, his loins more tucked up, and he is feathered a 

 part of the way down on the back of the fore-legs. His 

 height is also a little less than that of the Esquimaux, 

 but he is a most active, willing worker, and has rendered 

 excellent service to explorers in the North. (See Esquimaux 

 Dogy Feather.) 



Sand is occasionally used as a covering for the floors 

 of indoor kennels ; but even if it is spread thickly it is not 

 recommended, as it is apt to get into the eyes, ears, and 

 coats of the dogs. 



Sarcoptic Mange. (See Mange.) 



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