92 THE DEERHOUND 



HEIGHT. Dogs from 28 inches to 30 inches, or 

 even more if there be symmetry without coarseness, 

 which, however, is rare. Bitches from 26 inches 

 upwards. There can be no objection to a bitch 

 being large, unless she is too coarse, as even at 

 her greatest height she does not approach that of 

 the dog, and, therefore, could not well be too big 

 for work, as over-big dogs are. Besides, a big 

 bitch is good for breeding and keeping up the size. 



WEIGHT. From 85 Ib. to 105 Ib. in dogs ; from 

 65 Ib. to 80 Ib in bitches. 



