2. _Legs and Feet._--There must be plenty of bone and muscle here; strong knees; straight and round well-formed, cat-like feet. 3. _Chest and Shoulders._--Width and fair depth are desirable, the shoulder being very strong, the arm also strong. 4. _Neck._--A long neck is essential, and the dewlap should be well developed. 5. _Ribs, Back and Loin._--Well-sprung ribs, with a wide back, of moderate length, and strong loins. 6. _Hind-quarters and Limbs._--There should not be much more than skin, bone, and muscle in these regions. The hocks are strong and coarse. Must not be cow-hocked. 7. _Tail._--Gay carriage as in other Hounds. At rest tail is down. 8. _Coat and Colour._--Black-and-tan. The black hair is generally blended with the tan, and this ought to be of a deep red. Some Hounds are tan-coloured only. Lion colour uncommon, but coveted. The body coat short and hard, but on the ears, and head, fine and soft. _Height._--For dogs, about 2 ft. 3 in.; bitches, 2 ft. (measured at shoulder). _Club._--Bloodhound Breeders' Association, particulars of this being given. THE ASSOCIATION OF BLOODHOUND BREEDERS (_Founded 1897_) OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION 1. To foster the interests of the breed generally. 2. To establish a Fund by means of a subscription of 10 per cent. of all money prizes that each member may have won and received, as provided by the Rules. 3. To approach Show Committees with the view of obtaining extended Classification in the Bloodhound Classes. 4. To promote Stakes in connection with the progeny of Stud Dogs. 5. To promote Stakes in connection with the progeny of Brood Bitches. 6. To offer prizes for competition at Shows in addition to those offered by Show Committees. 7. To do everything possible to promote, by trials or otherwise, the training of Bloodhounds to hunt man. RULES AND REGULATIONS _Members_ 1. The Association shall consist of an unlimited number of Honorary Members and Members, who shall be persons interested in the promotion of the breeding and training of Bloodhounds, whose names and addresses shall be entered in a register to be kept by the Secretary. _Honorary Members_ 2. The Committee shall have power to elect as Honorary Members any persons whose election may be considered beneficial to the interest of the Association. Honorary Members to be exempt from paying the Annual Subscription, and shall not participate in any benefits to be derived from the Association, nor take any part in its management. _Mode of Election_ 3. Each Candidate for Membership shall be proposed by one Member and seconded by another, and the election shall be vested absolutely in the Committee. _Subscription_ 4. The Annual Subscription shall be One Guinea, payable on the 1st of January. _Members' Prize Fund_