THE FOXHOUND. 



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foxhounds used to hunt deer are about 25 inches high, while 

 the hitch varies from 23 to 23^. 



Beyond the above remarks I can give no description of this 

 breed, for reasons which are apparent to the most casual reader. 



IV.— THE FOXHOUND. 



■Hermit," a High-bred Modern Foxhound.* 



There is probably no animal in creation, and certainly no 

 domestic animal, which possesses so high a combination of speed 

 and stoutness as the foxhound. The mule is possibly as stout, 

 but not nearly so fast ; while the greyhound and racehorse are 

 faster, but cannot stay with him, as has repeatedly been proved. 



* Bred by J. J- Farqubarson, Esq., by Lord Fitzbardinge's "Hermit," out of 

 the Puckeridge " Venus." 



