Disqualifications.—Eyes close together and terrier-like; thin rat-tail, with absence of brush; short, nappy coat.
THE HOUND (BLOODHOUND).
J. L. Winchell’s, Fair Haven, Vt.
Champion Victor.
Origin.—In Barbour’s “Bruce” (1489) we find the earliest mention of the bloodhound, where it is called the “sleuthhund.” However, little can be learned definitely of its origin.
Uses.—Having scenting powers to a marvelous degree, it is used in trailing wounded deer, slaves, sheep-stealers, escaped convicts, etc.
