THE SOUTHERN HOUND. 45 
animals, with huge pendant ears like those of our modern blood- 
hound. The Southern hound had a dewlap almost like that of the 
cow, as is shown in the portrait which Mr. Youatt gives’ of him, 
and which is by permission transferred to these pages. In addition 
to this heaviness of shape, and consequent slow pace, these hounds 
had a habit of dwelling on a scent which is exhibited in a marked, 
The Southern Hound (Youatt).. 
manner by those descendants who resemble them the most closely, 
namely, the modern otter-hound. If the scent is only moderate, 
this hound tries on with. steadiness and perseverance; but if he 
suddenly comes upon a stronger one, he stops, throws his tongue 
with. his head in the air, and even sits on his haunches in the most. 
provoking :manner.: The. bloodhound: of the present day;. when 
