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are put away when whelped. A nice whole- 

 coloured pack is more taking to the eye, both in 

 the kennel and in the field, than one with some 

 odd-coloured ones in it, and nearly all countries 

 go for that at the present day." 



Q. What is the most effective number of 

 hounds for a pack to take into the field ? 



A. "An average pack is about twenty-five 

 couple, but it depends upon the country that is 

 to be hunted." 



Q. How many should be calculated per day's 

 hunting, to commence the season with ? 



A. " For four days a week fifty couple, to 

 allow for brood bitches." 



Q. How many hours' exercise should hounds 

 get before cub-hunting begins ? 



A. " Begin with one hour, and gradually 

 work on to six hours, on three days in the week." 



Q. How many weeks beforehand should the 

 long exercise commence ? 

 A. " A month." 



Q. Do you recommend rounding hounds, con- 

 sidering all things ? 



A. " Yes. Firstly, it adds to their appearance. 

 Secondly, it helps them through distemper. 



Q. How often should hounds be " dressed " 

 during the summer ? Can you recommend any 

 particular application ? 



A. " Once a year, about the time the young 

 hounds are rounded. There are various good 

 applications." 



Q, What treatment should hounds receive on 

 coming in from hunting ? 



A, " They should be fed, and then be moved 



