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does when coursing, but when the stag is brought 

 to bay, the hound opens, and by his " baying/' or 

 barking, attracts his master to the spot, where, in 

 some pool, with a steep rock at his back, the 

 noble monarch of the glen in vain bids defiance to 

 his foes. 



In puppyhood, the deerhound is delicate, and 

 difficult to rear, that scourge known as distemper 

 carrying off large numbers. This is, no doubt, owing 

 to continued inbreeding, but with our increasing 

 knowledge of canine ailments, the mortality is 

 decreasing. 



During 1892, a club for looking after the 

 welfare of the deerhound was formed, but at the 

 time I write, their description of the dog has not 

 been published. They, however, have decided not 

 to give any numerical list of points. Failing the 

 club's standard, I have carefully compiled the 

 following description : 



The deerhound is an elegantly shaped, graceful 

 dog, a good specimen being almost perfect in 

 symmetry. He should be particularly neat and 

 cleanly cut about the neck and shoulders, perfectly 

 straight in front, stifles well turned behind, and 

 generally giving the appearance of speed and power, 

 with freedom in his movements. His face and eyes 

 are pleasing in their expression, bright in their intelli- 



