Legs and Feet.—Fore legs short (about 4 inches), close-fitting to chest; massive paw, each toe standing out distinctly.
Stifles.—Well bent; quarters muscular, giving the dog a barrel-like shape and a peculiar waddling gait.
Stern.—Coarse underneath, and carried hound fashion, i.e., carried gaily.
Coat.—Short, smooth, fine, and glossy; skin loose and elastic.
Color.—Black, white and tan, with black patches on back; also sometimes hare-pied.
Weight.—Thirty to forty-five pounds.
THE HOUND (BEAGLE).
