And spreading so wide that the whole pack can feel it

And spreading so wide that the whole pack can feel it

And spreading so wide that the whole pack can feel it

Carry a good head. When hounds run well together, owing to the scent being good, and spreading so wide that the whole pack can feel it. But it usually happens that the scent is good only on the line for one hound to get it, so that the rest follow him; hence the necessity of keeping your eyes on the leading hounds, if you wish to be forward.

Challenge. When drawing a fox, the first hound that gives tongue, challenges.

Changed. When the pack changed from the hunted fox to a fresh one.

Check. When hounds stop for want of scent in running, or over-run it.

Chopped a fox. When a fox is killed in cover without running.