(From Modern Dogs.)
Origin.—Probably of French origin, yet closely allied to the dachshund, though larger and heavier in every particular.
Uses.—Having a very keen nose, is used for the general purposes of the smaller hounds, viz., for rabbits.
[*] Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head, skull, eyes, muzzle, and flews | 15 |
| Ears | 15 |
| Neck, dewlap, chest, and shoulders | 10 |
| Fore legs and feet | 15 |
| Back, loins, and hind quarters | 10 |
| Stern | 5 |
| Coat and skin | 10 |
| Color and markings | 15 |
| Character and symmetry | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—Closely resembling the bloodhound’s; long, narrow, heavy flews; occiput prominent; forehead wrinkled to the eyes, which should be kind and show the haw. Teeth small, and the protruding of the upper jaw is not a fault. Ears so long that in hunting the dog treads on them, set low, hang loose in folds, ends curl inward, thin and velvety.
Neck.—Powerful, with heavy dewlaps; elbows must not turn out; chest deep and full; body long and low.