THE HOUND (HARRIER).

(From Modern Dogs.)

Origin.—Is little else than a small-sized English foxhound. By some considered to be cross of “Southern hound” and beagle.

Uses.—Hunting the hare, sometimes foxes and deer.

Scale of Points, Etc.

Value.

Head 10

Neck 5

Shoulders 10

Chest and back ribs 10

Back and loins 10

Hind quarters 15

Elbows 5

Legs and feet 20

Color and coat 5

Stern 5

Symmetry 5

Total 100

The points are same as those of the English foxhound, except that the head is wider and heavier, nose longer and broader, ears set farther backward, not rounded.

Height.—Sixteen to twenty inches.