He appears the same well-remembered form of strength, the sullen growl which greeted even his master, the numerous scars and seams upon his body; behold old Smut! His sire was a Manilla blood-hound, which accounted for the extreme ferocity of the son.

His courage was indomitable.

He was a large dog, but not high, considering his great length, but his limbs were immense in proportion.

His height at the shoulder was 26 1/2 inches; his girth of brisket 34 inches.

In his younger days he always opened upon a scent, and the rocky mountains and deep valleys have often echoed back his deep notes which have now, like himself, passed away.