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the shoulders, and lean too much to the Irish 

 Wolfhound ; but there is little doubt that 

 size will always be a subject of discussion 

 amongst Deerhound breeders, although, in 

 the standard of points, as laid down by the 

 Club, dogs are given as from 28 inches to 

 30 inches, and bitches from 26 inches 

 upwards. 



" In conclusion, let me add that I think 

 ' once a Deerhound lover, always a Deer- 

 hound lover,' for there is something about 

 the breed which is particularly attractive ; 

 they are no fools, if brought up sensibly, 

 and they are obedient, while, for all they 

 are so large, it is astonishing what little 



room they occupy : they have a happy 

 knack of curling themselves up into wonder- 

 fully small compass, and lying out of the 

 way. They do not require a very great 

 amount of food, and are readily and easily 

 exercised, as, if let loose in some field or 

 other convenient place, they soon gallop 

 themselves tired. They are as a rule 

 excellent followers, either in town or country, 

 keeping close to heel and walking in a digni- 

 fied manner ; while, on the approach of a 

 strange dog, a slight raising of the head and 

 tail is generally all the notice they deign to 

 give that they have even seen the passing 

 canine." 



CHAMPION TEAM OF MR. HARRY RAW30NS DEERHOUNDS, 



REGIUS, RHYME. RODERICK, and RANGER. 



