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…
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.
English Foxhound
The English Foxhound is a substantial galloping hound of great stamina. His long legs are straigh…
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
The Grand Basset Griffon Venden is a French scenthound. Somewhat active and never high-strung, ye…
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Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound is a lithe and leggy visitor from the dawn of civilization, bred as a rabbi…
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Irish Wolfhound
The calm, dignified, and kindly Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of all AKC breeds. Once fearle…
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Norwegian Elkhound
The Norwegian Elkhound is a robust spitz type known for his lush silver-gray coat and dignified bu…
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Otterhound
Big, boisterous, and affectionate, the Otterhound was bred in medieval England for the now-outlawed…
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
The low-slung, shaggy-coated Petit Basset Griffon Venden is a vivacious French rabbit-hunting hound…
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Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound, ancient "Blushing Dog" of Malta, is an elegant but rugged sprinting hound bred…
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Plott Hound
The Plott, a hound with a curious name and a unique history, is a rugged, relentless hunting dog…
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