38 THE DOG IN HEALTH. 



CLASS III. 



DOMESTICATED DOGS, HUNTING BY SCENT, WHICH BOTH FIND 

 AND KILL THEIR GAME. THESE INCLUDE THE VARIOUS 

 HOUNDS AND TERRIERS. 



The Bloodhound. The largest of existing breeds of 

 hounds cultivated in Britain or America. In general 

 form he greatly resembles the English foxhound ; but 

 no variety of dogs, perhaps, possesses so characteristic a 

 head, which is more pronounced as is usual in all its 

 features in the male (p. 40). 



Skull very much domed and narrow across, though 

 rather long, with very decided occipital protuberance; 

 forehead much wrinkled. Eyes small, deep-set, with a 

 distinct red "haw," or third eyelid. Ears long, fine in 

 "leather," hanging close to cheeks. Muzzle long, deep, 

 blunt at tip. Flews or angles of lips long and pendulous. 

 Unlike most breeds, in this a " dewlap," or loose skin in 

 front of the throat, is esteemed. 



The whole expression of the animal is most peculiar 

 and characteristic. 



Coat. Short, hard on body, but soft and silky on ears 

 and head generally. 



Colors. Tan and black and tan ; the latter much pre- 

 ferred, the black to predominate on the upper parts of the 

 body. 



The name of the breed is probably derived from its 

 having been used to track wounded animals. The extent 

 to which the bloodhound has ever been, or can be, em- 

 ployed to track human beings is uncertain. However, this 



