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Type and Standard of the Beagle 
away decidely below the eyes, or very short. Roman 
nosed, or upturned, giving a dish-faced expression. 
Ears short, set on high or with a tendency to rise above 
the point of origin. 
Body, Neek and Throat —Neck rising free and light 
from the shoulders, strong in substance yet not loaded, 
of medium length. The throat clean and free from 
folds of skin; a slight wrinkle below the angle of the 
jaw, however, may be allowable. 
Defects —A thick, short, cloddy neck carried on a 
line with the top of the shoulders. Throat showing 
dewlap and folds of skin to a degree termed “throati¬ 
ness.” 
Shoulders and Chest —Shoulders sloping—clean, 
muscular, not heavy or loaded—conveying the idea 
of freedom of action with activity and strength. Chest 
deep and broad, but not broad enough to interfere with 
the free play of the shoulders. 
Defects —Straight, upright shoulders. Chest dis¬ 
proportionately wide or with lack of depth. 
Back, Loin and Ribs —Back short, muscular and 
strong. Loin broad and slightly arched, and the ribs 
well sprung, giving abundance of lung room. 
Defects —Very long or swayed or roached back. 
Flat, narrow loins. Flat ribs. 
Fore Legs —Straight, with plenty of bone in pro¬ 
portion to size of the dog. Pasterns short and straight. 
Feet —Close, round and firm. Pad full and hard. 
Defects —Out at elbows. Knees knuckled over for¬ 
ward or bent backward. Fore legs crooked, or Dachs¬ 
hund-like. Feet long, open or spreading. 
Hips and Thighs —Strong and well muscled, giving- 
abundance of propelling power. Stifles strong and 
well let down. Hocks firm, symmetrical and moder¬ 
ately bent. Feet close and firm. 
Defects —Cow hocks or straight hocks. Lack of 
muscle and propelling power. Open feet. 
Tail —Set moderately high; carried gaily, but not 
turned forward over the back, with slight curve; short 
as compared with the size of the dog; with brush. 
