The Harrier. 89 



as strong as possible with stifles well turned and 

 muscular. The true harrier is not such a level 

 topped hound as the foxhound. Colour anything 

 you like of the hound shade, although the " blue 

 pied," with a dash of tan about the head is hand- 

 somest; and one authority goes so far as to say that 

 he never saw a bad hound of this colour ; coat like 

 a foxhound's, though sometimes it is longer. I have 

 shown that some authorities admit black and tan, 

 and who shall say that they are not correct ? 

 I should apportion the points as follows : 



Value. 



Head, ears, and character 20 

 Neck 5 



Value. 



Stern and hindquarters... 5 

 Legs and feet 15 



Shoulders and chest 10 Size and symmetry 20 



Back and loins 10 Coat and colour 15 



45 55 



Grand Total 100. 



It is not very often that classes for harriers are 

 provided at our shows, though such are occasionally 

 met with in addition to those alluded to elsewhere. 

 Darlington, that lies in an excellent sporting district, 

 in the autumn of each year holds a great exhibition 

 of horses and dogs, has had some excellent groups 

 of harriers, most of which were from packs hunted 

 on foot. Many good runs these local hounds gave 



