Hound dog breeds
Hounds were bred to hunt — sighthounds by speed, scenthounds by nose. Expect independence, a strong prey drive and, in many, a famous voice; expect also some wonderfully easy-going companions once the day’s sniffing is done.
12 breeds in this group
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Dachshund
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Beagle
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Whippet
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Greyhound
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
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Basset Hound
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Irish Wolfhound
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Basenji
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Afghan Hound
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Bloodhound
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Norwegian Elkhound
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American Foxhound
Compare Hound breeds
- Beagle vs Dachshund
- Dachshund vs Whippet
- Basset Hound vs Dachshund
- Beagle vs Whippet
- Basset Hound vs Beagle
- Greyhound vs Whippet
- Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Whippet
- Basset Hound vs Whippet
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