AKC Breeds by Group

Hound Group

Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. Some use acute scenting powers to follow a trail. Others demonstrate a phenomenal gift of stamina as they relentlessly run down quarry. Beyond this, however, generalizations about hounds are hard to come by, since the Group encompasses quite a diverse lot. There are Pharaoh Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Afghans and Beagles, among others. Some hounds share the distinct ability to produce a unique sound known as baying. You'd best sample this sound before you decide to get a hound of your own to be sure it's your cup of tea.

Afghan Hound	American English Coonhound	American Foxhound	Basenji	Basset Hound
Beagle	Black and Tan Coonhound	Bloodhound	Bluetick Coonhound	Borzoi
Dachshund	English Foxhound	Greyhound	Harrier	Ibizan Hound
Irish Wolfhound	Norwegian Elkhound	Otterhound	Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen	Pharaoh Hound
Plott	Redbone Coonhound	Rhodesian Ridgeback	Saluki	Scottish Deerhound
Treeing Walker Coonhound	Whippet