2 THE AMERICAN FOXHOUND 



Chest and back ribs (value 10). The chest should be deep for 

 lung space, narrower in proportion to depth than the English 

 hound, 28 inches in a 23^4 i^^h hound being good. Well sprung 

 ribs, back ribs should extend well back, a three inch flank al- 

 lowing springiness. 



Back and loin (value 10) should be broad, short and strong, 

 slightly arched. 



The hindquarters and lower thighs (value 10) must be well 

 muscled and very strong. The stifle should be low set, not too 

 much bent, nor yet too straight, a happy medium. 



The elbows (value 5) should set straight, neither in nor out. 

 Legs and feet (value 20) are of great importance. Legs should 

 be straight and placed squarely under shoulder, having plenty of 

 bone witnout clumsiness, strong pasterns well stood upon. Feet 

 round, cat-like, not too large, toes well knuckled, close and 

 compact, strong nails, pad thick, tough and indurated by use. 



Color and coat (value 5). Black, white and tan are preferable, 

 thougii the solids and various pies are permissible. Coat should 

 be rough and coarse without being wiry or shaggy. 



Symmetry (value 5). The form of the hound should be har- 

 monious throughout. He should show his blood quality and 

 hound character in every aspect and movement. If he scores 

 high in other properties, symmetry is bound to follow\ 



The stern (value 5) must be strong in bone at the root, of 



medium length, carried like a sabre on line with the spine and 



must have a good brush. A docked stern shall not disqualify, 



but simply handicap according to extent of docking. 



SUMMARY. 



Head, - ... 15 



Neck, - - . . 5 



Shoulders, - - - 10 



Chest and back ribs, - 10 



Hindquarters and low^er thighs, 10 



Back and Loin, - - 10 



Elbows, ... 5 



Legs and feet, - - 20 



Color and coat, - - 5 



Stem, - - - - 5 



Symmetry, . . . 5 



Total, .... 100 



