Early History 
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wire-coated dog, much on the type of the Rowett- 
bred Bowman, except for his coat, was reputed to 
be an exceptionally good dog, useful in the field 
and good on the bench. He was not quite such a 
sturdy dog as the Rowett type, but strong in head, 
showing very decided hound character, which should 
have been the best kind of an argument against the 
charge that there was a dash of terrier in his veins. 
Crafty, with the exception of his wire coat, was 
much more of a hound type beagle than many others 
from the smooth-coated strains. 
