THE FOXHOUND. 
This most valuable of all the Dogs of the chase, is 
smaller than the staghound, its average height being 
from twenty to twenty-two inches. No country in Eu- 
rope can boast of Foxhounds equal in fleetness, strength, 
and perseverance to those of Britain, where the utmost 
attention is paid to their breeding, education, and food. 
The climate also seems congenial to their nature, for 
when taken to France or Spain, and other southern 
countries of Europe, they quickly degenerate, and lose 
all the admjrable qualities they possess in this country. 
Our predilection for fox-hunting appears to have 
descended from our forefathers, and to have gone on 
increasing in ardour. Certainly, no other country can 
boast of such splendid establishments for this valuable 
breed : the Duke of [Richmond's Kennel at Goodwood, 
cost no less than £19,000. 
