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The exact origin of the bloodhound has not been 

 satisfactorily defined. As we see him to-day, he is the 

 evidence of careful selection, and the production of de- 

 velopment of the highest order. He is the perfect com- 

 bination of dignity, with a consciousness of inherent 

 power, yet his movements as a massive animal are really 

 graceful. In temperament he is docile, obedient, affec- 



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tionate, faithful, and reliable, and on this account proves 

 the perfect conjpanion and protector to child or adult, 

 qualities derived only under careful training, as the lessons 

 are begun in puppy hood. Even in this he is apt to 

 become self-willed and turbulent, but under prompt re- 

 pression, good lessons are carried home, and at length 

 he assumes his position as companion and protector, his 

 faithfulness being equal if not superior to that of any 

 otlier breed. His proportions are large, even massive, 



