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Dogs and All about Them
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Robert Leighton
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The
description
of
a
perfect
type
of
dog,
as
defined
by
the
Association
of
Bloodhound
breeders,
is
as
follows:--
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
26
inches
and
of
adult
bitches
24
inches.
Dogs
usually
vary
from
25
inches
to
27
inches
and
bitches
from
23
inches
to
25
inches;
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
90
pounds
and
of
adult
bitches
80
pounds.
Dogs
attain
the
weight
of
110
pounds,
bitches
100
pounds.
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,
quarrelsome
neither
with
companions
nor
with
other
dogs.
His
nature
is
somewhat
shy,
and
equally
sensitive
to
kindness
or
correction
by
his
master.
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