Varieties of the Dog. 38 
Ears long, set on low down, and carried close to head ; 
not too broad, and the thinner in the leather the better. 
Neck and throat long and lean; but some of the 
heavier hounds are very loose in throat, and have a deep 
voice. Shoulders, long and strong, well clothed with 
muscle. Crest, deep and wide; ribs also deep. Back, 
Harrier. 
strong and wide, and especially wide across loins. Bitches 
are generally better across loins than dogs, for their size, 
Hind-quarters, the stronger the better, wide and deep ; 
stern strong at set on, and tapering, carried high, but 
not curled. Legs straight, although for work they are no 
worse standing a little over on the forelegs; strong of 
bone; feet round, like those of the cat. Colour, black, 
white, and tan: black and white. I had a heavy dog 
