| "> | | | | quite a bit. In fact, the only time they may lack |
| The hound dog is known to be quite the useful | | | | obedience is when they are investigating a new scent. |
| companion for hunters. Hound dogs have the ability to | | | | A very large, intimidating and powerful breed is the |
| track and chase down the targeted animal. The breed | | | | Bloodhound. Despite this dog's tough strong exterior, |
| uses their sight and smell to find their prey. This differs | | | | they are usually affectionate teddy bears with family |
| slightly from gun dogs and retrievers, both of which are | | | | and children. The negatives? You'll have quite the |
| also used in hunting. The gun dog directs hunters to the | | | | droller on your hands and they can show some |
| location of potential prey while the retriever recovers | | | | temper when it comes to possessiveness of their |
| quarry that has been shot and left for dead. Sight | | | | toys and food. |
| Hounds, like the Greyhound, Saluki and Afghan, display | | | | A Rhodesian Ridgeback is a hound with a very |
| amazing speed that they use to catch and kill their | | | | distinguishing ridge of hair that runs the opposite |
| game. The Scent Hound is usually a slower breed like | | | | direction to the rest of the dog's coat. The dog is very |
| Bassets, Beagles and Bloodhounds, who track down | | | | dignified, intelligent, trustworthy and loyal. They can be a |
| prey from scent. | | | | little overly protective of family and wary of strangers |
| The Beagle is perhaps the oldest hound. This Scent | | | | and other animals. A younger Ridgeback is also too |
| Hound has quite the nose and will constantly follow | | | | hyper for toddlers and small children. Breeders are |
| scents around. Despite a stubbornness that makes | | | | gradually phasing this breed dog hound out by spaying |
| them difficult to train for obedience, this small dog | | | | and neutering offspring so they are no longer bred. |
| makes a great pet. They get along fabulously with | | | | The Whippet is a quiet and gentle breed. The dog is |
| children and other dogs and have a generally calm | | | | quite energetic and playful, with superb athletic skills, but |
| demeanor. | | | | many of these dogs are confined to small spaces |
| Dachshunds are another breed dog type that may | | | | since their size makes them apartment friendly. They |
| present some difficulty with housebreaking and | | | | are sometimes content to spend a good portion of |
| obedience training. they are usually independent and | | | | their day sleeping. Some of these dogs experience a |
| stubborn but always good hearted. A Dachshund is | | | | condition called "excessive greeting disorder", an overly |
| playful, fun and able to handle non aggressive kids. You | | | | excited ritual of greeting their owners, even when only |
| can get them in either a Miniature or Standard size. | | | | separated momentarily. These episodes include |
| They also have three different coat varieties - | | | | howling, barking, jumping, running in circles, humping and |
| shorthair, longhair and wirehair. | | | | trying to throw you off balance. |
| Basset Hounds are friendly, trustworthy and gentle | | | | Other popular hound dog breeds, according to the |
| hounds. This dog is extremely loyal and will literally | | | | American Kennel Club, include the Basenji, Irish |
| worship their master. Basset Hounds are easy-going | | | | Wolfhound, Borzoi and Afghan Hound. All of these |
| and get along fine with children, animals and strangers. | | | | dogs provide a great form of companionship that |
| This Scent Hound will have their nose to the ground | | | | extends well beyond your home. |