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He is well ribbed, tucked up under loin; forelegs 

 straight and strong and covered with hair; great 

 length between elbow (which is straight) and ankle. 

 The forefeet are long, fairly broad, and covered with 

 long hair. Not too narrow in brisket, which is deep, 

 with good girth of chest. Hind quarters very power- 

 ful, furnished with plenty of muscle; great length 

 between hip and hock, which is low and strong, a 

 fair bend in stifle, hind feet not so long as fore feet, 

 but fairly wide and well protected with hair. The 

 hind quarters, flanks, ribs and fore quarters are well 

 clothed with protective hair, thick and fine in texture, 

 showing some undercoat. The coat on the back is 

 shorter. 



" He is a very handsome, strong and active-looking 

 hound, and can, I think, be regarded as a typical 

 specimen. The characteristics are that he is smart 

 and upstanding, a combination of speed and power. 

 Great length of head, length and breadth of feet, 

 which should be well protected with hair, and grace- 

 ful outline. 



" The height of Zardin, I should say, is about 

 28 inches, or nearly so." 



HARRIERS 



Hare-hunting is a very ancient sport, there being 

 records that such was indulged in by Xenophon 

 several centuries before the birth of Christ, but as to 



