56 TRAINING THE HUNTING DOG 



against other animals. They time and direct their 

 efforts most intelligently in support and in defense 

 of each other. 



In the concerted action of all in the attack on a 

 large animal, each may perform quite a distinct part, 

 yet all their efforts are directed to the attainment of 

 the same end. Some may engage the animal in a 

 sham attack in front while others, behind, hamstring 

 it, or tear its flanks. Turn as it may, the attack is 

 incessantly maintained, and every vulnerable point is 

 seized and injured till the animal weakens. At the 

 proper juncture the pack closes in on it and then the 

 end soon comes. 



In their methods of pursuing and capturing their 

 prey all dogs possess many traits in common. Some, 

 however, have special qualities for one kind of pur- 

 suit, some have them for other kinds, and these qual- 

 ities peculiarly fit them for the service of man when 

 he attempts pursuit himself. 



The foxhound has the speed, stamina and nose so 

 essential in the most successful pursuit of deer and 

 foxes. Man is deficient in these qualities, so he ap- 

 propriates the efforts of the dog to his own use. The 

 greyhound has the dashing speed and determination 



