Varieties of tJie Dog. 



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Ears long, set on low down, and carried close to head ; 

 not too broad, and the thinner in the leather the better. 

 Neck and throat long and lean ; but some of the 

 heavier hounds are very loose in throat, and have a deep 

 voice. Shoulders, long and strong, well clothed with 

 muscle. Chest, deep and wide ; ribs also deep. Back, 



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Harrier. 



Strong and wide, and especially wide across loins. Bitches 

 are generally better across loins than dogs, for their size. 

 Hind-quarters, the stronger the better, wide and deep ; 

 stern strong at set on, and tapering, carried high, but 

 not curled. Legs straight, although for work they are no 

 worse standing a little over on the forelegs ; strong of 

 bone ; feet round, like those of the cat. Colour, black, 

 white, and tan : black and white. I had a heavy dog 



