. The American fox-hound : embracing a history of the celebrated Trigg, Birdsong and Maupin strains . ery probably of the same parent stock as Mr. Maupinsfamous Tennessee Lead. Kinslow^s Ida.—Black, medium size, one of the best fox-hounds of her day, dam of many fine dogs. Fannie.—Red and tan, medium size and a good dog. Trump.—Black and tan, white points, a fine hunter, veryspeedy and game. Rock.—Secured for a stud dog from Garrard county. Waswhite and black spotted, of good size. We lost him on the firsthunt in a fox cave. Mercy.—Was a full Maupin bitch, direct from Mr. Mau-pins kennel. Hodo
. The American fox-hound : embracing a history of the celebrated Trigg, Birdsong and Maupin strains . ery probably of the same parent stock as Mr. Maupinsfamous Tennessee Lead. Kinslow^s Ida.—Black, medium size, one of the best fox-hounds of her day, dam of many fine dogs. Fannie.—Red and tan, medium size and a good dog. Trump.—Black and tan, white points, a fine hunter, veryspeedy and game. Rock.—Secured for a stud dog from Garrard county. Waswhite and black spotted, of good size. We lost him on the firsthunt in a fox cave. Mercy.—Was a full Maupin bitch, direct from Mr. Mau-pins kennel. Hodo.—Was bred by Birdsong in 1853, black, white tips,26 inches high. There is an error in the chart of Dicks Dog; Jim Sibbins,was out of Fannie. Fannie was out of Delia, by Trump,Trump was by Rock, out of Mercy. Rock and Mercy werefull Maupin. Lou.—Was full sister to Butler and came from description of Butler in chart of Longstreet. Brunette.—Was bred by Birdsong in 1850. Kit.—AVas a stray bitch, in Jones county. Hodo, Jr.—Was bred bv Ridglev and raised bv THE AMERICAN FOX-HOUND. 87 (From the Sportsman Review.) THE FULL CRY PACK. Ancient history has been read, And stories have been toldOf how Moss caught his mare, It was in the days of , he was as cunning as a fox, And as crafty as a hare,And Ill tell you bye and bye How Moss caught his mare. — From an Old Song. There is a demand just now for everything pertainingto field sports, and especially as regards the most excitingand healthful of them all—fox hunting. The praises of favorite dogs have been sung until theirnames have become famous; but, while reading with interestand pleasure of the wonderful achievements of Hodo, July, OldKate, and others, T have felt a desire to give to the lovers ofsport something of the history of what I, at that time, con-sidered the ideal hound--certainly one of the fastest andgamest of his kind. Recognizing my inability to do myfavorite justice
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