THE FOXHOUND 17 



more than 60 pounds. Bitches should not be 

 under 20 nor over 23 inches, nor weigh more 

 than 53 pounds. 



The head (Value 15, see Summary) should 

 be of medium size with muzzle in harmonious 

 proportions. The skull should be rounded 

 crosswise with slight peak-line, profile nearly 

 straight — with sufficient stop to give symmetry 

 to head. Ears medium — not long — thin, soft 

 in coat, low set, and closely pendant. Eyes soft, 

 medium size, and varying shades of brown. 

 Nostrils slightly expanded. Head as a whole, 

 should denote hound " character." 



The neck (value 5) must be clean and of 

 good length, slightly arched, strong where it 

 springs from the shoulder, and gradually taper- 

 ing to the head without trace of throatiness. 

 The shoulders (value 10) should be of suf- 

 ficient length to give good leverage and power, 

 well sloped, muscular, but clean run and not too 

 broad. Chest and back ribs (value 10) : the 

 chest should be deep for lung space, narrower 

 in proportion to depth than the English hound, 

 28 inches in 24-inch hound being good. Well 

 sprung ribs, back ribs should extend well back, 

 a three-inch flank allowing springiness. The 

 back and loin (value 10) should be broad, 

 short, and strong, slightly arched. 



