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Chapter 18: THE HOUND (HARRIER).

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A concise handbook that surveys numerous dog breeds, outlining origins, physical standards, temperament, uses, and points scales for judging; it provides breed-by-breed descriptions and typical colors and measurements, illustrated with half-tone images and marginal sketches. Practical guidance covers selection of puppies and adult dogs, daily care and management, treatment protocols for common illnesses, and feeding and conditioning for exhibition. Appendices supply technical terminology and a breeders’ directory to assist novices. The tone is practical and aimed at owners of one or two dogs, simplifying more complex kennel literature for lay readers.

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.