CHAPTER XIV 



TYPE 



y^LONG in the summer of 1899, type dis- 

 AA cussion arises again in the Stock Keeper, 

 through a contribution from a correspon- 

 dent who signs himself "Subscriber," who starts 

 out by saying that "he is glad to see the question 

 as to what is the true type in beagles and particu- 

 larly the subject of voice and earage, is awakening 

 so much interest. I disagree with those who think 

 our beagles are not improving in type. For in- 

 stance, at the trials of the National Beagle Club, 

 at Hillsdale, New Jersey, last year, a most decided 

 improvement could be noticed over three or four 

 years ago. Many of the hounds then would have 

 made a creditable showing in the ring. 'Comedy's' 

 warning, however, as to voice and shortness of ear, 

 should be heeded. Instead of the clear bell-like 

 voice being the rule, it is the exception; and those 

 hounds having it, like Somerset, Willard R., etc., 

 can be counted on the fingers. Both these hounds 

 have good long ears." 



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