McGregor & Bragdon’s, Portsmouth, N. H.
Songster.
Origin.—A breed probably indigenous to Great Britain, and quite ancient too. Its absolute origin is unknown.
Uses.—Hunting foxes and deer (giving tongue when in full chase); also in America for hounding deer, moose, and other large game.
* Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head | 15 |
| Neck | 5 |
| Shoulders | 10 |
| Chest and back ribs | 10 |
| Back and loins | 10 |
| Hind quarters | 10 |
| Elbows | 5 |
| Legs and feet | 20 |
| Color and coat | 5 |
| Stern | 5 |
| Symmetry | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—Full size, but not heavy; brow pronounced, but not high; of good length, so girth will be 16 inches. Nose long and wide. Ears low set on and lying close to cheeks.
Neck.—Long and clean, without throatiness.
Shoulders.—Long, well muscled, sloping, and the true arm long and muscular.
Chest and Back Ribs.—Girth of chest over 30 inches in 24-inch-tall hound; back ribs very deep.
Back and Loins.—Very muscular; couplings wide even to raggedness, with slight arch of loins.
Hind Quarters.—Very strong, as great endurance is required; elbows set straight, neither in nor out.
Legs and Feet.—Legs as straight as gun-barrels and as strong; large size of bone at ankle all-important; feet round, cat-like, and strong.
Color and Coat.—Color black tan and white, black and white, and various pies of white and the color of the hare and badger; coat dense, short, hard, and glossy.
Stern.—Generally arched, carried gaily over back, fringed with hair, and tapering to a point.
Symmetry considerable, and quality should be evident.