Originally published early 1900's. This illustrated book deals with every aspect of the various hound breeds and will prove of great interest to all who hunt, breed or show hounds. The contents include: Points of a Hound - Anatomy of a Hound - Conformation - The Foxhound and its Evolution - The Bloodhound - Afghan Hounds - Otter Hounds - Borzoi - Deerhound - Irish Wolfhound - Great Dane - Beagles and Harriers - Dachshund - Basset - Whippet - Diseases - Injuries etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.