Pocket Beagle Cheerful of Rodnance (Property of Mrs Oughton Giles).
Good coupling is essential.
Long ears, low set on, fine, and hanging close to cheek are additional points of beauty.
The classes at the London Kennel Club shows are:—
1. Not exceeding 10 inches.
2. Not exceeding 12 inches.
3. Over 10 but not over 12 inches.
4. Over 12 but not over 16 inches.
5. In the Novice Class—any height.
6. Class for Rough Coats.
The following descriptions and standards of points will afford the reader the best information upon the subject, but as the English and American standards differ somewhat in details, the author deems it advisable to insert the descriptions framed by both clubs.
1. ENGLISH BEAGLE CLUB
Description and Standard of Points
Head.—Of fair length, powerful, without being coarse, skull domed, moderately wide, with an indication of peak, "stop" well defined, muzzle not snipy, and lips well flewed.