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handed them over to Mr. Clement Ryan, of Emly, 

 CO. Tipperary, who now preserves the only pack of 

 Kerry beagles (the Scarteen) in the kingdom — -not 

 many years ago they were the most popular hounds 

 in the south of Ireland. 



At Darrinane a pack w^as kept for many gene- 

 rations ; the late Mr. Buller, of Waterville, and Mr. 

 Chute, of Chute Hall, all in County Kerry, had 

 small lots of hounds. I have had kindly forwarded 

 to me a description of this hound as he ought to be, 

 and it was compiled by Mr. Macnamara, of Killarney, 

 who has made a special study of the variety. 



'' Head. — Moderately long broad skull, oval from 

 eyes to poll, about same length from nasal indenture 

 between eyes to point of nose — should slope or 

 slightly arch from eyes to point of nose. Forehead 

 low, eye-brows strong and raised somewhat, cheeks 

 not full. Eyes large, bright, and intelligent, varying 

 in colour from bright yellow to deep buff, and deeper 

 brownish yellow. Muzzle long, slightly arched 

 round, and full under. Nose fine in texture, not 

 square, but slightly tapering. Nostrils large. 

 Upper lips hanging, and fuller towards the corner 

 of the mouth. Teeth level, of elegant form, and 

 strong. 



'' Ears. — Large, pendulous, falling below the neck, 

 and set on low on the side of the head. 



