7, Soy, 
Varieties of the Dag. 33 
on low down, and carried close to the head—of course 
rounded, ‘Total value, 20. 
The back must be straight, wide, and muscular, with 
an equally strong and square loin, very slightly arched. 
Back ribs especially deep and wide, not flat. Chest deep, 
and at the same time, if possible, wide, increasing behind 
Foxhound, 
the elbows to at least 30 in., sometimes 31 in. Shoulders 
long, sloping, and powerful, elbows perfectly straight and 
well let down. Value—back and Joins, 20 ; shoulders, 20. 
The fore-legs, it is insisted by huntsrnen, must be as 
straight as possible, without the slightest tendency back- 
wards. This, however, [ believe to be an exaggerated 
conception of the form which is best for standing work, 
as | have no doubt a very slight angle at the pastern is 
advantageous, ‘The bone of the leg must be as large as 
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