AMERICAN FOX¬ 
HOUND — The Foxhound 
in this country was devel- 
oped from hounds imported 
from England as early as 
1650. French and Irish 
hounds also had an influence 
on the American varieties, 
among which are the Bird¬ 
song, Trigg, and Walker. 
The Foxhound should be 
from 22 to 25 inches in 
height. He has a close, hard 
coat of medium length. 
Hounds colors are black, tan and white or any combination of these 
three. 
BEAGLE — This breed is the Foxhound in miniature. Of English 
origin, he is one of the oldest breeds in history. The Beagle is one of 
the most popular of sporting dogs. His importance in this country 
dates from about 1870, when many were imported from England. He is 
used to hunt hares or rabbits and 
is followed on foot, in contrast to 
the Foxhound, who is followed on 
horseback and is hunted either in¬ 
dividually or in packs of usually 12 
couples or more. His coat is close, 
hard, and of medium length. He is 
black, tan, and white, the typical 
hound colors. In size, the Beagle 
should not exceed 15 inches in 
height. 
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