88 THE DEERHOUND 



present day he is not more generally kept for the 

 sake of his handsome form and companionable 

 qualities. There is nothing clumsy about a Deer- 

 hound. Whether in the house or out of doors his 

 movements are instinct with grace, and he becomes 

 much devoted to his master or mistress. Mrs. Arm- 

 strong, who owns one of the best kennels, says of 

 him : " As a companion he may be equalled, but 

 certainly not surpassed. He is gentle, quiet, obedient 

 and sensible, most affectionate, and also very faith- 

 ful, never forgetting those who have at any time 

 been kind to him. No one, I think, can deny his 

 beauty. Built for speed, with graceful neck, sloping, 

 well -placed shoulders, deep chested, with plenty of 

 heart room, well sprung ribs, sloping hindquarters, 

 with lengthy stifle, straight legs, and round, compact 

 feet, head well put on, and, above all, the won- 

 derful eye. Dark hazel, and set obliquely in the 

 tapering head, in that eye is a world of expression : 

 gentle, appealing, almost pathetic in repose ; how 

 alert, keen, and far-seeing when roused 1 " 



It is no wonder that owners grow dithyrambic 

 when praising their favourite dog, for he has so 

 much to make him lovable. He will follow well 

 carriage or bicycle, and in town, if once decently 

 broken, he will keep close to heel. His rough coat 

 does not easily accumulate dirt, and may be kept in 

 order with a little daily grooming. He is not 

 quarrelsome with others of his kind. Like most 

 highly -bred dogs, he is somewhat delicate as a 

 puppy, but his generous nature will amply repay 

 any attention that his juvenile ailments may demand. 

 The following are the points as approved by, the 

 Specialist Club : 



