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so loose that it forms a well-developed dewlap. 

 Temperament and action are also worthy of notice. 

 Regarding the first-named docility is the rule; and 

 as to the second, it must be said that these hounds 

 are very active — in fact, their activity is equal to that 

 of most other breeds. 



Kennel Management of Bloodhounds. — It seems 

 almost needless to say that the main principles 

 in the general management of these hounds com- 

 prise due attention to the general cleanliness 

 of the kennels, ventilation, and to proper grooming. 

 Although not customary, there is no doubt that 

 where a small kennel of bloodhounds is kept the 

 adult dogs should in winter time wear a flannel coat 

 of sufficient thickness to keep the coat down. In 

 the warmer months of the year this can be substituted 

 by a lighter covering. The hounds must be exer- 

 cised night and morning, and fed either once or twice 

 a day, but adult dogs thrive very well if fed only once 

 a day, preferably in the evening, say at six o'clock. 

 Horseback exercise is very suitable for keeping these 

 hounds fit. Puppies should be trained as early as 

 possible, beginning from the fourth to the sixth 

 month, at which age the young hounds ought to 

 be fed three times a day. If there is the slightest 

 sign of ill-health amongst any of the puppies those 

 which are out of sorts should be removed from the 

 healthy stock at once and isolated. Bloodhound 



