DESCRIPTION OF THE BEAGLE:

HEAD--Fair length, powerful without being coarse; skull domed, moderately wide, with an indication of peak, stop well defined, muzzle not snipy, and lips well flewed.

NOSE--Black, broad, and nostrils well expanded.

EYES--Brown, dark hazel or hazel, not deep set nor bulgy, and with a mild expression.

EARS--Long, set on low, fine in texture, and hanging in a graceful fold close to the cheek.

NECK--Moderately long, slightly arched, the throat showing some dewlap.

SHOULDERS--Clean and slightly sloping.

BODY--Short between the couplings, well let down in chest, ribs fairly well sprung and well ribbed up, with powerful and not tucked-up loins.

HIND-QUARTERS--Very muscular about the thighs, stifles and hocks well bent, and hocks well let down.

STERN--Moderate length, set on high, thick and carried gaily, but not curled over the back.

HEIGHT--Not exceeding 16 inches. Pocket Beagles must not exceed 10 inches.

GENERAL APPEARANCE--A compactly-built hound, without coarseness, conveying the impression of great stamina and vivacity.

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