I04 Modern Dogs. 



II. The symmetry (value 5) of the foxhound is 

 considerable, and what is called '' quality " is highly 

 regarded by all good judges. 



Weight of a dog hound, from yolb. to 8olb. ; of a 

 bitch hound, from 6olb. to 7olb. 



Such figures are, however, not required by a hound 

 judge, who as a rule detests numerals when they 

 are supposed to have any bearing upon the animal 

 which he deems to be excellence itself, and far 

 removed from any other variety of the dog known 

 to the civilised world. Rather than on '' points " 

 and figures, he would rely on Whyte Melville, who 

 sang so melodiously and truly of the '^ King of the 

 Kennel," who stands 



" On the straightest of legs and the roundest of feet, 

 With ribs hke a frigate his timbers to meet, 

 With a fashion and fling and a form so complete. 

 That to see him dance over the flags is a treat." 



In these few pages about foxhounds I have not 

 endeavoured to lay down any law as to manage- 

 ment and conduct of the pack, which may well be 

 left in the able hands of the masters and huntsmen ; 

 and, indeed, to deal fully with all appertaining 

 thereto a whole volume rather than a few pages 

 would be required to make the story complete. 

 Farmers and agriculturists complain of hard times, 

 and require all the support which can be given 



