THE GREYHOUND. 



A cross with tlie Bulldog was resorted to by Lord Orford 

 with the object of giving additional courage to the Grey- 

 hound, and it was held to have produced that result; but 

 subsequent experiments in that way have not, I believe, 

 resulted successfully. 



SUMMARY OF POINTS OP MODERN GREYHOUND. 



The, Head. Long and lean, but wide between ears, 

 measuring in girth, just before or close in behind, about 

 15in. in a dog 26in. high, with a length from occiput 

 to nose of about lOin. to 10^-in. 



The Ears. Set on well back, small and fine in the flap, 

 falling gracefully with a half fold back, exposing the inner 

 surface. Erect or pricked ears are now seldom seen, and 

 are disliked. 



The Eye. Varying in colour; must be bright, clear, and 

 fiery. 



The Teeth. Strong and white, the upper canines, with 

 the slight curve they possess, clipping those of the lower 

 jaw. (Yalue 15.) 



The Neck. Length and suppleness are of great im- 

 portance, to enable the dog to seize the hare as he runs 

 at full speed. It is elegantly bent or arched above the 

 windpipe, giving it a slightly protuberant form along the 

 lower surface, the whole gradually swelling out to meet 

 the shoulders. (Value 10.) 



Chest and Fore Quarters (including shoulders and tore 

 legs). The Chest must be capacious, and the room ob- 

 tained more by depth than width, to give free action to 



