our modern dog. Indeed these Bavarian hounds. possess even less bloodhound type than the "Kerry beagles" illustrated on another page. The Bavarian hound is used for deer hunting in the mountains and forests, and is said to run mute until he has brought his game to bay, nor will he then worry or attempt to eat the quarry. In height he is from 19in. to 20in. at the shoulder, and is mostly brown or liver and tan in colour.

The points of the bloodhound are numerically as follows:

Some little time ago Dr. Sidney Turner and Mr. E. Brough compiled and carefully drew up the following "Points and Characteristics of the Bloodhound or Sleuthhound."

"General Character.-The bloodhound possesses in a most marked degree every point and characteristic of those dogs which hunt together by scent. (Sagaces). He is very powerful, and stands over

more ground than is usual with hounds of other breeds. The skin is thin to the touch and extremely loose, this being more especially noticeable about the head and neck, where it hangs in deep folds.

"Height.-The mean average height of adult dogs is 26in., and of adult bitches 24in. Dogs usually vary from 25in. to 27in., and bitches from 23in. to 25in.; but in either case, the greater height is to be preferred, provided that character and quality are also combined.

Weight. The mean average weight of adult dogs, in fair condition, is 9olb., and of adult bitches, 8olb. Dogs attain the weight of 110lb., bitches 100lb. The greater weights are to be preferred, provided (as in the case of height) that quality and proportion are also combined.

"Expression. The expression is noble and dignified, and characterised by solemnity, wisdom, and power.

"Temperament..-In temperament he is extremely affectionate, neither quarrelsome with companions nor with other dogs. His nature is somewhat shy, and equally sensitive to kindness or correction by his master.

"Head. The head is narrow in proportion to its length, and long in proportion to the body, tapering but slightly from the temples to the end of the

muzzle, thus (when viewed from above and in front) having the appearance of being flattened at the sides and of being nearly equal in width throughout its entire length. In profile, the upper outline of the skull is nearly in the same plane as that of the fore-face. The length from end of nose to stop (midway between the eyes) should be not less than

THE DOTTED LINES SHOW A FAULTY PEAK.

that from stop to back of occipital protuberance (peak). The entire length of head from the posterior part of the occipital protuberance to the end of the muzzle should be twelve inches or more, in dogs, and eleven inches or more in bitches.

"Skull. The skull is long and narrow, with the occipital peak very pronounced. The brows are not prominent, although, owing to the deep-set eyes, they may have that appearance.

"Fore-face. The fore-face is long, deep, and of even width throughout, with square outline when seen in profile.

Eyes.-The eyes are deeply sunk in the orbits, the lids assuming a lozenge or diamond shape, in consequence of the lower lids being dragged down

correspond with the general tone of colour of the animal, varying from deep hazel to yellow. The hazel colour is, however, to be preferred, although very seldom seen in red-and-tan hounds.

"Ears. The ears are thin and soft to the touch, extremely long, set very low, and fall in graceful folds, the lower parts curling inwards and backwards.

"Wrinkle.-The head is furnished with an amount of loose skin, which in nearly every position appears superabundant, but more particularly so when the head is carried low; the skin then falls

into loose pendulous ridges and folds, especially over the forehead and sides of the face.

"Nostrils.-The nostrils are large and open.

"Lips, Flews, and Dewlap.-In front the lips fall squarely, making a right angle with the upper line of the fore-face; whilst behind they form deep hanging

E