66 DOMESTICATED HUNTING-DOGS. 



hounds, and as this cannot be done witliout having all nearly of 

 the same size, shape, and breed, masters of harriers are very par- 

 ticular in keeping- the whole of their kennel of one strain ; and 

 when they cross their hounds it should be with great care, so as to 

 avoid the introduction of blood very different to that which they 

 already possess. 



For the points of the modern harrier the reader is referred to 

 the description of the foxhound, with the modifications in height, 

 &c., alluded to at page 64. To the colours detailed at page 61, 

 may be added the "blue mottle," which is often seen in hounds 

 of part harrier blood, marking their descent from the southern 

 hound. The ears are either not rounded, or only slightly so. 

 For the jwints of the old-fashioned harrier, see the southern 

 hound at page 47. The Welsh harrier is a rough southei-n 

 hound, being: the same breed as that described in this book as the 

 otterhound at page 70. 



THE BEAGLE. 



The true beagle, like the old harrier, is now almost entirely 

 displaced by dwarf specimens of the foxhound, or by crosses with 

 it in varying proportions. Still there are some packs left, and a 

 good many gentlemen also possess one or two couple which they 

 use for covert shooting, though even here this breed is giving way 

 to the spaniel. 



