ioo DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



doubt that the dark blue-grey is the most preferred. Next come 

 the darker and lighter greys or brindles, the darkest being generally 

 preferred. Yellow and sandy-red or red-fawn, especially with black 

 points i.e., ears and muzzle are also in equal estimation, this being 

 the colour of the oldest known strains, the McNeil and the Chesthill 

 Menzles. White is condemned by all the old authorities, but a white 

 chest and white toes, occurring as they do in a great many of the 

 darkest-coloured dogs, are not so greatly objected to, but the less the 

 better, as the Deerhound is a self-coloured dog. A white blaze on the 

 head or a white collar should entirely disqualify. In other cases, 

 though passable, an attempt should be made to get rid of white 

 markings. The less white the better, but a slight white tip to the 

 stern occurs in the best strains. Height of Dogs From 28 inches to 

 30 inches, or even more if there be symmetry without coarseness, which, 

 however, is rare. Height of Bitches From 26 inches upwards. There 

 can be no objection to a bitch being large, unless she is too coarse, 

 as even at her greatest height she does not approach that of the dog, 

 and, therefore, could not well be too big for work, as over-big dogs are. 

 Besides, a big bitch is good for breeding and keeping up the size. 

 Weight From 85 pounds to 105 pounds in dogs ; from 65 pounds to 

 80 pounds in bitches. 



Among the more prominent owners of Deerhounds at the 

 present time are Mrs. H. Armstrong, Mrs. W. C. Grew, Mrs. 

 Janvrin Dickson, Miss A. Doxford, Mr. Harry Rawson, and 

 Mr. H. McLauchin. Mrs. Armstrong is the breeder of two 

 beautiful dog hounds in Talisman and Laird of Abbotsford, 

 and of- two typically good bitches in Fair Maid of Perth 

 and Bride of Lammermoor. Mrs. Grew owns many 

 admirable specimens, among them being Blair Athol, Ayr- 

 shire, Kenil worth, and Ferraline. Her Ayrshire is considered 

 by some judges to be the most perfect Deerhound exhibited 

 for some time past. He is somewhat large, perhaps, but he is 

 throughout a hound of excellent quality and character, having 

 a most typical head, with lovely eyes and expression, perfect 

 front, feet and hind-quarters. Other judges would give the 

 palm to Mr. Harry Rawson 's St. Ronan's Ranger, who is 

 certainly difficult to excel in all the characteristics most 

 desirable in the breed. 



