| Hound Group dogs
Basically hunting dogs, these animals are classified by the prey they chase
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| Afghan Hound
One of the oldest breeds, with a history dating back six thousand years, the
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| Basenji
Known as the "barkless hound," the basenji is an old breed that is indigenous
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| Basset Hound
With the head of a bloodhound and the body of a dachshund, the basset
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| Beagle
Smallest of all the hounds, the beagle is named from a French word meaning
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| Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Loving and quiet, the basset Fauve de Bretagne works bravely as a hunter
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| Black & Tan Coonhound
A large, fearless dog used to hunt even pumas, the black and tan coon-hound
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| Bloodhound
The bloodhound has a considerable history, probably dating back to ancient
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| Borzoi
This breed was treasured by the great Russian writer Tolstoy and by Russian
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| Cirneco dell'Etna
The cirneco dell'Etna is a medium-sized hunter from Sicily, Italy, where it is still
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| Deerhound
Modified from the ancient wolfhound to hunt deer, the deerhound is absolutely
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| Dachshund
The dachshund is a long, low-bodied dog created to crawl into a burrow to hunt
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| Elkhound
This breed's ancestor was a Scandinavian guard dog who protected villagers'
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| Foxhound
A riding master and a pack of foxhounds create a lively hunting scene. The
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| Greyhound
Dating back to ancient Greece, the muscular, streamlined greyhound today is a
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| Harrier
Closely related to the foxhound and beagle, the harrier has been useful as a
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| Hamilton Stovare
The Hamilton stovare has long worked in Sweden and other snowy
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| Hungarian Greyhound
A hare and fox hunter with amazing speed, the Hungarian greyhound is also a
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| Ibizan Hound
An ancient sight hound depicted on the tomb of Tutankhamen, the Ibizan
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| Irish Wolfhound
The biggest dog breed, the Irish wolfhound can weigh about ninety pounds at
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| Otterhound
Equipped with a water-repellent double coat and web feet, the otterhound loves
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| Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The smallest griffon Vendeen, this dog has great speed and is excellent at
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| Pharaoh Hound
Like the Ibizan hound, the pharaoh hound is from ancient Egypt. Cheerful and
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| Rhodesian Ridgeback
This extremely intelligent, all-weather breed is absolutely obedient to its
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| Saluki
An extremely old breed known since the Egyptian dynasty era, the saluki has
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| Schweizer Laufhund
With an outstanding sense of smell among hounds, the Schweizer laufhund is
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