The dogs of Great Britain, The dogs of Great Britain, America, and other countries dogsofgreatbrita01wals Year: 1919 64 DOMESTICATED HUNTING-DOGS. the same size, shape, and breed, masters of harriers are very par- ticular in keeping the whole of their leunel of one strain ; and when they cross their hounds it should be with great care, so as to avoid the introduction of blood very different to that which they already possess. Fig. 9.—AMERICAN BEAGLES. THE BEAGLE. The true beagle, Iikc the old harrier, is now almost entirely dis- placed by dwarf specimens of the foxhound, or by crosses wit
The dogs of Great Britain, The dogs of Great Britain, America, and other countries dogsofgreatbrita01wals Year: 1919 64 DOMESTICATED HUNTING-DOGS. the same size, shape, and breed, masters of harriers are very par- ticular in keeping the whole of their leunel of one strain ; and when they cross their hounds it should be with great care, so as to avoid the introduction of blood very different to that which they already possess. Fig. 9.—AMERICAN BEAGLES. THE BEAGLE. The true beagle, Iikc the old harrier, is now almost entirely dis- placed by dwarf specimens of the foxhound, or by crosses with it in varying proportions. Still there are some packs left, and a good many gentlemen also possess one or two couple which they use for covert shooting, though even here this breed is giving way to the spaniel. In external form the beagle resembles the southern hound, but is much more compact .and elegant in shape, and far less throaty in proportion to its size, though still possessing a considprable ruff. There are three or four varieties, however, which differ a good def
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