THE HOUND (OTTERHOUND).

(From Modern Dogs.)

Origin.—Nothing positive is known about it, but probably a cross of Welsh harrier, “Southern hound,” and a terrier, though some say it is of bloodhound extraction. The breed is very old.

Uses.—For hunting the otter and other water-animals.

Scale of Points, Etc.

Value.

Skull 10

Jaws 10

Eyes 5

Ears 10

Chest and shoulders 15

Body and loins 15

Legs and feet 10

Coat 10

Stern 5

Symmetry and strength 10

Total 100

General Appearance.—Always excepting coat, it much resembles the bloodhound; it should be perfect in symmetry, strongly built, hard and enduring, with unfailing powers of scent and a natural antipathy to the game it is bred to pursue.

Head.—Large, broader in proportion than the bloodhound’s; forehead high; muzzle a fair length, and nostrils wide. Ears long, thin, and pendulous, fringed with hair.

Neck.—Not naturally long, and looks shorter than it really is from the abundance of hair on it.

Shoulders.—Slope well.

Legs and Feet.—Legs straight, and feet a good size; compact.

Back.—Strong and wide; ribs, and particularly the back ribs, well let down.

Thighs.—Big and firm, and hocks well let down.

Stern.—Well and thickly covered with hair, and carried well up, but not curled.

Colors are generally grizzle or sandy, with black and tan more or less clearly defined.