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on low down, and carried close to the head — of course 

 rounded. Total value, 20. 



The back must be straight, wide, and muscular, with 

 an equally strong and square loin, very slightly arched. 

 Back ribs especially deep and wide, not flat. Chest deep, 

 and at the same time, if possible, wide, increasing behind 



Foxhound. 



the elbows to at least 30 in., sometimes 31 in. Shoulders 

 long, sloping, and powerful, elbows perfectly straight and 

 well let do^\^l. Value — back and loins, 20 ; shoulders, 20. 

 The fore-legs, it is insisted by huntsmen, must be as 

 straight as possible, without the slightest tendency back- 

 wards. This, however, I believe to be an exaggerated 

 conception of the form which is best for standing work, 

 as I have no doubt a very slight angle at the pastern is 

 advantogeous. The bone of the leg must be as large as 



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