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as he may possibly cross the scent of hares or other game, he must 
be made steady from all “riot,” and, if possible, should be taken 
up, in couples, to the death of a deer once or twice and “ blooded,” 
so.as to make him understand the nature of the scent. His in- 
stinctive fondness for it will, however, generally serve him without 
this; but the precaution is.a good one, and may save some trouble 
and risk. He will not do much in aid of his older companion in 
hunting the animal he is slipped at, but when “at bay” he is soon 
encouraged by example to go in and afford his help, and this is 
the time when a second deerhound is chiefly wanted. 
THE ENTERING OF FOXHOUNDS AND HARRIERS. 
The first thing to be done with hound puppies, when they come 
into kennel, is to get them used to their new masters and to their 
names, which ought to have been given them “at walk.” For some 
little time the puppy often refuses to be reconciled to his confine- 
ment in his new home, and sulks by himself in a corner, refusing 
to eat and to follow his feeder or huntsman. This, however, soon 
goes off; but till it does there is no use in attempting to do any- 
thing with the dog. When the puppies are quite at home they 
may be taken out by the feeder, at first in couples, and then by 
degrees removing these and allowing them to run free. For some 
time it will be prudent to take only six or seven couples at a time, 
as when any “riot” makes its appearance, there is enough to do 
even ‘with this number, and more would be quite unmanageable. 
Indeed, the huntsman will do well to take out only a couple or 
two at a time into the paddock with him, till they are thoroughly 
accustomed to his voice and have found out that he must be obeyed. 
As soon as they are tractable on the road they may be walked 
among sheep and deer, where they should at first all be in couples, 
and then only one or two should be loosed at a time; but before 
long the whole pack should be accustomed to resist the temp- 
tation, till which time they are unfit to be entered. It is also 
highly necessary that foxhounds should in the same way be 
broken from hare and rabbit; but too much must not be 
attempted with them until they are entered to fox, as their 
spirit and dash would be discouraged if the whip or rate were 
