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鈥�
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
Among the most eye-catching of all dog breeds, the Afghan Hound is an aloof and dignified鈥�
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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鈥�
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American Foxhound
American Foxhounds are good-natured, low-maintenance hounds who get on well with kids, dogs, eve鈥�
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Basset Hound
Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound鈥�
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Black and Tan Coonhound
Large, athletic hunters who work nights, Black and Tan Coonhounds are friendly, easygoing hound鈥�
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Bloodhound
The world-famous 'Sleuth Hound' does one thing better than any creature on earth: find people who鈥�
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Bluetick Coonhound
The sleekly beautiful Bluetick Coonhound is a sweet and affectionate charmer who might enjoy鈥�
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Cirneco dell鈥橢tna
The sleek and sinewy Cirneco dell'Etna, the ancient coursing hound of Sicily, is an athletic hunte鈥�
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