BLOODHOUND — The 
English Bloodhound was de- 
veloped from the St. Hubert 
hounds of the eighth century. 
The breed has been known in 
America for at least a century. 
Noted for his power of scent, 
the Bloodhound is very acorn 
ate in following a trail. He is 
very powerful but affectionate 
and somewhat shy and sensh 
tive. He stands about 26 
inches in height and weighs 
around 90 pounds. The skin 
is thin and loose, especially around the head. In color he is black and 
tan, red and tan, and tawny. 
SALUKI — This breed, called the Royal Dog of Egypt, was known 
in Egypt, Arabia, and Persia in ancient times. Being very fast, he was 
used in hunting the an' 
telope. He is slender, 
cleanout, and graceful. 
His coat is smooth 
and soft and in color 
he is white, cream, 
fawn, golden, red, 
grille and tan, tri¬ 
color (white, black 
and tan), and black 
and tan. The Saluki 
is from 23 to 28 inches 
in height. 
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