Hound Breeds
Afghan Hound
This dog from Afghanistan could be one of the oldest breeds in existence today, and is a member of the Greyhound family.
American English Coonhound
Developed in America, this dog's name is short for Racoon Hound, its original prey.
American Foxhound
Developed from its English counterpart, this dog loves to explore and chase.
Basenji
Once known as the Congo dog, this former pack hunter from Africa sure loves to chew.
Basset Hound
The unmistakeable Basset! With oriigins in England and France, this hunting dog has a history stretching back half a meillenia.
Beagle
A British dog dating back to the time of King Henry VIII, and another animal that can be prone to chewing.
Black and Tan Coonhound
Laid back and often stubborn, this dog comes from Southern USA and was used to hunt racoons.
Bloodhound
This dog from Belgium is one of the oldest hound breeds in the world, and can become noisy when bored.
Bluetick Coonhound
Originally called the English Coonhound, this dog from Louisiana in the USA is alert and not aggressive by nature.
Borzoi
A graceful and dignified Russian dog...that was bred to hunt wolves!
Cirneco dell Etna
Despite growing up around one of the most active volcanos on the planet, these is a gentle natured dog that tends to develop a strong bond with its owner.
Dalmatian
This is surprisingly an ancient breed, and the elephant of the dog world in that they never seem to forget any ill treatment.
Drever
A Swedish dog with German origins, this happy dog is known for having a constant wagging tail.
English Foxhound
This pack hunter has been around for at least five hundred years, and it still maintains a high prey drive to this day.
Greyhound
This gentle British rocket has its roots in the Middle East, and was once the preserve of nobility.
Hamilton Houndp>This Swedish bred hunting dog is so good at its job that it has become very popular in the UK too.
Hellenikos Ichnilatis
This Greek hound is an old breed little changed over the centuries due to a lack of competition.
Ibizan Hound
This dog from the party capital of Spain has unclear origins, but one thing is clear: they will chase and kill unfamiliar cats.
Irish Wolfhound
This ancient dog was bred as a war dog, and arrived in Ireland some 5,500 years ago.
Italian Greyhound
Elegant, gentle and submissive by nature, this animal is capable of great speed.
Norwegian Elkhound
An anceint breed of dog from Norway, this high energy animal was favoured by the Vikings as a guard dog.
Otterhound
This is a well named English dog that was used to hunt otters.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Known as the Happy Dog due to its tail-wagging nature, this dog from France was bred originally as a hunter.
Pharaoh Hound
This is now the National Dog of Malta, but as hinted by its name, this is an ancient breed from Egypt.
Plott
A dog developed in America but named after the German family that developed it.
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle
This dog from medievel England has low hung ears and dates back to Queen Elizabeth the First.
Redbone Coonhound
A Racoon hunder from the USA, this dog is something of a drooler but with a nice sounding bark.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
This African dog is known for the anomaly where a strip of hair grows distictively the wrong way along the spine.
Saluki
Named after a long lost Arabian city, this dog can appear rather aloof and unaffectionate, and it cannot be trusted around other pets.
Scottish Deerhound
This is an ancient breed developed by Scottish chieftains for the purpose of hunting deer.
Sloughi
Despite having unlear origins, this dog is revered by the Bedouin tribe in Africa.
Whippet
Capable of great speed, this sighthound is sensitive to touch and so is quite easily startled.