The Hound GroupThe Hound Group

Two types of hunters:Two types of hunters:

SightSight

SmellSmell

The Afghan HoundThe Afghan Hound

• Origin – Egypt, discovered by the West in Afghanistan

• Use – Hunting, companion, show dog

• Facts – Hunt by sight, follow huntsmen on horseback, sure-footed, intelligent, aloof, dignified

The Basset HoundThe Basset Hound

• Origin – France• Use – Hunting• Facts – Hunts by

smell, short-legged, heavy in bone, gentle, devoted, stubborn, difficult to housebreak, good with kids

The BeagleThe Beagle

• Origin – Unknown• Use – Rabbit hound• Facts – Cheerful,

friendly, excellent family pet and companion

The Black and Tan CoonhoundThe Black and Tan Coonhound

• Origin – England• Use – Hunting

raccoon, but will hunt other forest animals

• Facts – Passionate hunter, hunts by smell, determined, intelligent, alert, friendly, aggressive

The BloodhoundThe Bloodhound

• Origin – Belgium, brought to England

• Use – Tracking, rescue dogs, police dogs

• Facts – Excellent sense of smell, affectionate, shy, one of most docile of all breeds

The DachshundThe Dachshund

• Origin – Germany• Use – Hunting

badgers• Facts – Name means

“badger dog” in German, three varieties, muscular, clever, lively, courageous, good companion and watchdog

The American FoxhoundThe American Foxhound

• Origin – America• Use – Hunting• Facts – Keen sense

of smell, bold and aggressive, primarily hunt in packs, not used as house pets, considered affectionate when not afield

The GreyhoundThe Greyhound

• Origin – Tomb of Amten in Nile Valley

• Use – Hunting, racing• Facts – Hunts by

sight, greatest gift is speed, intelligent, sensitive, loyal, needs a lot of exercise, will kill small animals if left to run in the country

The Norwegian ElkhoundThe Norwegian Elkhound

• Origin – Unknown• Use – Hunting, guard

dog• Facts – Trace back to

the Vikings, short, compact, noted for stamina, versatile, loyal, affectionate, intelligent