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.
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is an aloof and dignified aristocrat of sublime beauty. Despite his regal…
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American English Coonhound
These sleek and racy, lean but muscular hounds work dusk to dawn in pursuit of the wily raccoo…
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American Foxhound
American Foxhounds are good-natured, low-maintenance hounds who get on well with kids, dogs, eve…
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Basset Hound
Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound…
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Black and Tan Coonhound
Large, athletic hunters who work nights, Black and Tan Coonhounds are friendly, easygoing hound…
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Bloodhound
The world famous Sleuth Hound does one thing better than any creature on earth: find people who are…
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Bluetick Coonhound
The sleekly beautiful Bluetick Coonhound is a sweet and affectionate charmer who might enjoy…
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Cirneco dell’Etna
The sleek and sinewy Cirneco dellEtna, the ancient coursing hound of Sicily, is an athletic hunte…
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