The proper degree of independence is displayed by the hound that concentrates on running its game with no undue concern for its running mates except to hark to them when they proclaim a find or indicate progress by tonguing 恰当的独立性表现于关注追踪猎物，而非过度关心其它伙伴，当然不包括，倾听其他同伴发现猎物踪迹的报警和指示前进方向。
