Hound Group

Most members in the American Kennel Club listed in the hound group were originally used as hunting dogs. Many of these dogs have a very independent nature. These dogs are noted for their sense of smell, high speed and agility, as well is having an ability to hunt specific types of game.

These dogs are further classified into two groups. Sight hounds, which are known for their speed, stealth, and stamina, and Scent hounds known for their heightened sense of smell, and ability to track and trail wild game.

List of Hound Dogs

 * Afghan Hound
 * American English Coonhound
 * American Foxhound
 * Basenji
 * Basset Hound
 * Beagle
 * Black and Tan Coonhound
 * Bloodhound
 * Bluetick Coonhound
 * Borzoi
 * Dachshund (Longhaired)
 * Dachshund (Smooth)
 * Dachshund (Wirehaired)
 * English Foxhound
 * Greyhound
 * Harrier
 * Ibizan Hound
 * Irish Wolfhound
 * Norwegian Elkhound
 * Otterhound
 * Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeen
 * Pharaoh Hound
 * Plott
 * Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (new for 2014)
 * Redbone Coonhound
 * Rhodesian Ridgeback
 * Saluki
 * Scottish Deerhound
 * Treeing Walker Coonhound
 * Whippet