BOARHOUND, OR GREAT DANE. 87 



third for nose. By some writers he is considered to be a distinct 

 breed, and it is possible that he may be so ; but the various forms 

 in which he appears militate against this idea. The colour re- 

 sembles that of the mastiff, being brindled or fawn, but sometimes 

 of a bluish slate, with blotches of brown. The height is great, 

 being from 30 to 32 inches at the shoulder, with vast strength of 

 body. Head long and narrow, but the muzzle square like that of 

 the mastiff. Tail fine, and slightly curved upwards. This is the 

 same dog as the Great Dane, and is used for boar-hunting in Ger- 

 many, and for hunting the elk in Denmark and Norway. 



THE DACHSHUND, OR TECKEL. 



Within the last few years this little hound has been introduced 

 into England, a few couple having been presented to the Queen, 

 from Saxony. The dachshund is a long, low, and very strong- 

 hound, with full head and sweeping ears. The fore legs are some- 

 what bandy, and when digging their action is very mole-like. The 

 colour is either black-and-tan or wholly tan, and the height about 

 9 to 10 inches. The scenting power of these hounds is said to 

 be very good ; they are chiefly used in Germany for hunting the 

 badger, whence the name. 



