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