_Ears._--These to be set on "high," and in repose folded back like those of the Greyhound, though raised above the head during excitement without losing the fold, and, in some cases, semi-erect. A "prick" ear is bad. A big, thick ear hanging flat to the head, or heavily coated with long hair, is one of the worst faults. The ear should be soft, glossy and like a mouse's coat to the touch, and the smaller it is, the better. It should have no long coat or long fringe, but there is often a silky, silvery coat on the body of the ear and the tip. Whatever the general colour, the ears ought to be black, or dark coloured. _Neck and Shoulders._--The neck should be long--that is, of the length that befits the Greyhound character of the dog. An overlong neck is neither necessary nor desirable, for the dog is not required to stoop to his work like a Greyhound, and it must be remembered that the mane, which every good specimen should have, detracts from the apparent length of the neck. Moreover, a Deerhound requires a very strong neck to hold a stag. The nape of the neck must be very prominent where the head is set on, and the throat clean cut at the angle, and prominent. Shoulders to be of good slope and blades well back. Loaded and straight shoulders are faulty ones. _Stern._--To be tolerably long, tapering and reaching to within 1½ inches of the ground, and about the same distance below hocks. When the Hound is at rest, tail ought to be quite straight down, or curved. [Illustration: DEERHOUND CHAMPION ST RONAN'S RHYME (Property of Mr HARRY RAWSON).] [Illustration: DEERHOUND DOG CHAMPION SELWOOD MORVEN (Property of Mr HARRY RAWSON).] During excitement, curved, and in no case lifted out of the line of the back. It should be well covered with hair on the inside, thick and woolly, underside longer, and a slight fringe near tip not objectionable. A curl or ring tail very faulty. _Eyes._--These should be dark; generally they are dark brown or hazel. A very light eye is not liked. The eye is moderately full, with a soft look during repose, but a keen, far-away expression when the Hound is roused. Rims of eyelids ought to be black. _Body._--The body and general formation is that of a Greyhound, of larger size and bone. Chest deep, rather than broad, but not too narrow, and flat-sided. The loin well arched, and drooping to the tail. A straight back is not desirable, this formation being unsuitable for uphill work, and very unsightly. _Legs and Feet._--The legs to be broad and flat, with good broad forearms and elbows. Straight fore-limbs, and close compact feet. The hind-quarters to be drooping, and as broad and powerful as possible, the hips being set wide apart. The hind-legs to be well bent at the stifle, with great length from hips to hocks, and the latter broad and flat. Cow-hocks, weak pasterns, straight stifles, and splay feet are the worst of faults.