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In their running points they bear a great similarity to a

well-bred greyhound ; and, though somewhat coarser, are

supposed (from the trials which have been made) to be

quite as swift. Their principal difference in shape from

the common greyhound consists in a greater height of

shoulder, thickness of neck, size of head and muzzle, and

coarseness of bone. They are much more sagacious than

the common greyhound, and in disposition are more playful

and attached, but much bolder and fiercer when roused.

 

The following are the dimensions of Buskar*, taken in

August 1836:

 

Height at shoulder - - 28 inches

Girth of chest - - 32

 

Weight in running condition, 85lbs.

 

This dog is of a pale yellow, and appears to be remark-

ably pure in his breeding, not only from his shape and

colour, but from the strength and wiry elasticity of his

hair, which by Highlanders is thought to be a criterion of

breeding.

 

What I love bout that picture is that it shows a dog that is not grey/blue catchin a deer in the highlands I assme or a mountainous type range. These deerhounds of today are not what the deerhounds were. They are not even close to what a true deerhound was.

 

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