Hounds
Some hounds hunt by scent, some rely on I heir keen eyesight. Hounds are good naturcd but have a propensity to roam. Manv hounds are kept in packs, in outside kennels, rather than living indoors. Examples: Greyhound, Basset, Bloodhound, Beagle.
Hounds were originally bred to hunt mammals. They come in many sizes, depending on the size of their intended prey. There are two types of hounds: those that use their nose to find game (scent hounds) and those that use their eyesight to spot game (sight hounds).
Basset Hound
The medium- to large-sized Basset Hound is a short legged, loose skinned and powerfully built dog with a great sense of smell. Bassets are one of the easiest-going and best-natured of all dog breeds. The popular Basset is very gentle, friendly and trustworthy. These hounds adore their masters and children and get along well with other animals and strangers. Bassets can be stubborn, especially when they are investigating an intriguing smell.
Afghan Hound
The large Afghan Hound has a dignified and somewhat aloof disposition but is also very loyal and affectionate dog. Afghan puppies and adolescents require a lot of knowledge and patience to train and need firm and gentle handling. This breed can be difficult to housebreak and train – so professional training may be advisable. The Afghan needs a lot of exercise but still retains a high prey drive and will run off if you let it off leash. The Afghan is suspicious of strangers but can adapt to older children if raised with the family. However the Afghan should be watched around small children as this dog can have a bad temper in adolescence
Scent hounds, such as the Bloodhound and Norwegian Elkhound, sense their prey by smell, run them into a corner or up into a tree and then bark or bay until their masters can arrive. Beagles use their noses to find rabbits and then chase them into the path of their master. Dachshunds will track animals to their nests and then flush them out. Besides using their noses to hunt, scent hounds have been trained to use their keen sense of smell to detect drugs, hidden explosives and other contraband items.
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The Afghan Hound, also referred to as a Tazi or Baluchi Hound, is an exotic dog breed from Afghanistan. It is known for its regal appearance and long silky coat. The males of this breed can grow to 27 inches tall and weigh up to about 60 pounds. Female Afghan Hounds are slight smaller with a maximum height of about 25 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. Their coats are smooth and long and they come in a variety of beautiful colors.