Hound Reference Libraries
The Afghan Hound is a sighthound "“ a dog that hunts by sight, as opposed to a scenthound). It is one of the most ancient dog breeds, dating back thousands of years. It is a tall dog, standing 24 to 29 inches and weighing 45 to 60 pounds. It is distinguished by its size as well as its thick, silky coat and its ring-curled tail. Other names for the Afghan Hound include the Balkh Hound, Baluchi...
The Serbian Tricolor Hound is a rare breed from Serbia used to hunt small animals such as fox and hare, as well as large animals like deer and wild boar. It appears similar to the Serbian Mountain Hound but it is distinguished by its coat. The breed stands 18 to 22 inches high and weighs 44 to 55 pounds. The coat of the Serbian Tricolor Hound is black and tan, like other Serbian Hounds,...
The Swiss Hound is scent hound used for hunting hare in Switzerland. It was popular in Italy during the 15th century and in France during the 18th. The lines of the breed may have been mixed with French scenthounds. There are four varieties of Swiss Hound: Bernese Hound, Jura Hound, Lucerne Hound, and Schwyz Hound. The breed is lean and medium sized. It is strong with a lean head and long...
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a South African hound also known as the Van Rooyen's Lion Dog, the African Lion Hound, or the African Lion Dog. The breed has been known to hunt anything from upland birds to larger, more dangerous game such as boar, deer, stag, moose, and lions. It is named from its ability to keep a lion at bay while waiting for its master to make the kill. There is question...
The Ibizan Hound, also known as the Podenco Ibicenco or Ca Eivissenc, is a hunting breed which originated in Muslim Spain. It was originally used for hunting rabbits and other small game. It was once believed to be an ancient breed, but a DNA analysis disproved that idea; instead it is a recreation of an older, Egyptian breed. The breed is known for its speed, keen senses, and ability to work...
The Plott Hound is a large breed originally bred in the North Carolina mountains for boar hunting. Its ancestors were brought from Germany to the U.S., and the breed was named after the brothers that brought them. The breed originated around 1750, and it is a legendary hunting dog and the only breed known to have originated in North Carolina. It is excellent at tracking and fighting its prey,...
The Pharaoh Hound is a breed from Malta which is used for hunting. It is the national dog of Malta, where they call it the Kelb tal-Fenek, or rabbit hound. For years, the breed was considered one of the oldest dog breeds due to its resemblance of dogs in paintings on ancient pyramids and tombs. DNA analysis revealed that the dog is slightly more recent. The Pharaoh Hound is considered a sight...
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen was originally bred for small game hunting in brushy areas in the La Vendee district of France. It is one of three Griffon Vendéen breeds. The breed is 12.5 to 15.5 inches tall and weighs between 25 and 40 pounds. It is a solid breed with short legs and a body that is relatively proportionate "“ only slightly longer than it is tall. The coat of the...
The Mudhol Hound, also called the Caravan Hound, the Pashmi, or the Karwani, is an Indian sight hound and a common companion to Indian villagers. It is also used in the Deccan Plateau as a hunting and guarding breed. It is a relatively rare breed and it is recognized by various Kennel Clubs in India. The breed is ancient and is probably a descendant of the Saluki and the Afghan Hound which were...
The Cretan Hound is a Grecian hunting breed; it is considered to be one of Europe's oldest hunting dogs. It is an excellent hare hunter and coursing and tracking dog in general, due to its agility, speed, and scenting ability. The breed also makes an excellent guard dog due to instincts. The breed is somewhat rare and isolated. The Cretan Hound appears similar to a scent hound and sight...
