Hounds at Work 



hunting, tender-nosed Southern hound, and 

 there is at Bexhill a pack of black-and-tan 

 hounds. Beckford, who had no great liking 

 for hare hunting, used a cross of the large 

 slow-hunting harrier and what he called the 

 little fox beagle, the latter imparting the 

 desired dash and spirit. Most enthusiasts, 

 however, aver that to get the most enjoyment 

 out of the sport you must hunt on foot, for 

 which purpose, of course, you must have 

 recourse to the beagle, those between 12 

 inches and 15^ inches being most favoured. 

 The man who cannot afford to ride to hounds 

 and yet loves hound work naturally turns to 

 beagling, and he will be rewarded by many 

 a good day. A still smaller variety, but 

 none the less a true beagle, is the under 10 

 inches or " pocket " beagle. You may use a 

 pack for rabbit hunting, for hunting a drag, 

 or for driving rabbits to the gun, and to 

 whichever work you put them you may rely 

 upon being more than satisfied. 



The basset hound has been sufficiently 



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