Post by johnb417 on Jun 8, 2012 22:03:27 GMT -5
BEAGLE
The popular Beagle is a small, pack oriented hunting hound. Although its natural instinct is to hunt, it is highly adaptable and adjusts happily to a suburban backyard, as long as it has regular exercise to keep it fit while providing it with a change of scene and scent, and company - either human or another Beagle.
Friendly, playful and eager to please, the Beagle can be willful. Possessed of great stamina, determination and a definite mind of its own, this picturesque and personality-plus little hound has a tendency to roam. Beagles require a well fenced yard and firm, patient handling.
RED BONE HOUND
A Red Bone hound is medium built with pleading eyes, a sweet voice, and a deep rich red coat. They are considered to be a well balanced breed, handling all hunting climates well, and are even known to make excellent swim dogs.
TREEING WALKER
HISTORY
The Treeing Walker was developed from certain strains of English Walker Foxhounds that were imported into the United States. These dogs became the foundation strain that were developed into the Walker hound.
QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS
These dogs are energetic, intelligent, active, courteous, composed, confident, fearless, kind, graceful in pose and while active. These dogs have a super abundance of sense, endurance, trailing, hunting instinct and ability.
COLOR and VOICE
Tri-colored is preferred, white-black-tan. White may be the predominant color, with black spots and tan trim; or black may be the predominant color with white markings and tan trim, such as saddleback or blanket back. White with tan spots or white with black spots may be accepted. The voice is a clear, ringing, bugle voice; or a steady, clear chop. Coat is smooth, glossy, fine, yet with hair dense enough for protection.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The head is carried well up. The muzzle is medium square, rather long. Slightly tapering, which give a rather square appearance. Defects to look for: A very flat skull, narrow across the top; excess of dome; muzzle long and snippy, cut away below eyes too much, or very short. Teeth should meet; not be overshot or undershot. Eyes are moderately prominent; set well apart; open, soft and expressive and dark in color; brown or black. Ears are of medium length, set moderately low. They should hang gracefully, inside part tipping toward muzzle. They should not be too pointed at tip, but slightly round or oval, soft and velvety, hanging with a tendency to roll when head is raised and in proportion to head and body. Things to look for in legs -Straight, Long-legged with a fair amount of bone. Watch for legs that are crooked, out at the elbow with knees knuckled over forward or bent backward. Shoulders are sloping, clean, muscular, conveying the ideas of freedom of action, springiness with activity and strength. Chest should be deep for lung space. Look for depth rather than width. Well-sprung ribs. Back ribs should extend well back, about a three-inch flank allowing for springiness. Back moderately long, muscular and strong. Hips and thighs should be strong and well muscled, giving abundance of propelling power. Feet should be solid, compact, well padded, giving a cat-like appearance. Well- arched toes; strong nails for quick get away. The tail should be set rather high and strong at the root. It should be tapering, moderately long without flag and carried free, well up, saber-like. It curves gracefully up and forward. Dog should appear slightly taller at the shoulders than at the hips. Shoulders should measure: Males, 22" to 27" and Females, 20" to 25" with weight in proportion to dog's height. Working dogs maybe slightly under-weight.
Excerpts from Official U.K.C. Breed Standard
©1986 United Kennel Club, Inc.
Ontario Deer Hound Association
C/O Lyle Sawyer
RR#1 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Phone Number 705 754-2283
www.deerhounds.ca