English Foxhound
Lively, friendly, and energetic,
the English Foxhound is a breed that has a friendly
nature and is eager and sociable. These dogs are agile
and lively, and make for good companion pets, although
they can take time to mature, which means that they may
retain the stamina, playfulness, and energy of a puppy
for longer periods than many other breeds. The English
Foxhound loves other dogs and will get along well with
them; however, the high prey drive of this breed means
that you will need to be careful around smaller animals,
as he may give chase - ensure that he is socialized
early with other pets in the household. These dogs also
get along well with children, although some may be a
little too large and energetic for very young children.
The English Foxhound is a solid
well-built animal. It’s an elegant, clean-cut, athletic
hound. It has a long muzzle and a wide skull. The skull
is of full size but not heavy. It has a long neck and
very strong hindquarters. The English Foxhound’s brow is
pronounced but not sharp nor high. The nose is about 4 ½
inches long and is also wide with open nostrils. The
ears which are pendant are set low and lying closely to
the cheeks. The English Foxhound’s eyes which are brown
and large have a sweet expression. The legs are straight
with round, cat-like feet. The coat is usually tri-color
(black, white and tan), or bi-color with a white
background. The stamina of an English Foxhound is
integral in its development
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Grand Basset
Griffon Vendéen
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
is a member of a family of four dogs, and all are game
hunters (all hunt for different types of game,
corresponding to their sizes). The other three dogs are
the Grand Griffon Vendeen, Briquet Griffon Vendeen, and
the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen is a graceful and
fearless dog. Affectionate and independent, Grand Basset
Griffon Vendeen dogs have the characteristics that make
them extremely popular as house pets. They have a
wonderful demeanor; they are happy-go-lucky and
outgoing. They are always eager to please their owners,
and are rarely aggressive or combative with other
animals. If they are to be kept at a house, owners are
advised to keep them fenced in.
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
is a medium-sized French scent hound with a long body.
These dogs have characteristically long hair over their
eyebrows as well as on their snouts giving making them
appear to have beards and moustaches. The name Grand
Basset Griffon Vendéen describes the dog in its
entirety. Grand for the size, Basset means low to the
ground; the word “Griffon” describes the dog’s coat, and
Vendéen indicates the area in France where the breed
originated from. There are four Griffon sizes: Petit
Basset Griffon Vendéen; Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen;
Briquet Griffon Vendéen and the Grand Griffon Vendéen.
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The Harrier
Harrier dog is an eager and good natured breed that gets
on well with family. This sweet and responsive dog can
also be stubborn and willful making them better suited
for an owner with more dog experience though. Harriers
are well balanced and determined dog that has plenty of
energy. This dog enjoys a full range of activities
outdoors such as jogging and biking. Harrier dogs needs
physical and mental stimulation in order to avoid
boredom and destructive behavior. The Harrier gets along
well with children and is also friendly around
strangers. He gets on well with other dogs, but care and
early socialization is necessary around smaller dogs and
cats, otherwise he may chase them. Some Harriers can be
difficult to housebreak, and training in general can be
difficult with some of these dogs because of their
stubborn nature.
The Harrier is a hunting dog that looks like a small
English foxhound. The head is in proportion to the
over-all dog. It has low-set hanging ears which are
broad at the base that come to a rounded point and
medium sized eyes that are set well apart. It has a long
curved upright tail and a neck that is likewise long and
strong with no excess skin. Its short coat is thick,
hard and glossy. Movement shows perfect coordination
between front and hind legs. Its physique is muscular,
built with large bone for stamina and strength. It was
developed from several different hounds in England. Its
name reveals its specialty-the hare. It was considered
the poor man’s alternative to foxhounds which were used
by the upper class in their practice of hunting with
packs of dogs.
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The Ibizan Hound Dog
The Ibizan Hound dog is an even tempered, loyal, and
alert dog. The Ibizan Hound dog is an elegant dog that
is quiet, laid back, and gentle. The Ibizan Hound are
quick learners and are very intelligent. They can be
willful and independent, and are best suited to
experienced dog owners that can exercise confidence and
assertiveness yet remain positive. The Ibizan Hound dog
breeds are energetic, and love to jump and leap. The
Ibizan Hound dog are more boisterous as puppies and tend
to calm as they grow older. This dog breed can be
protective, and this makes the Ibizan Hound dog an
effective watch dog. Watchful and observant, the Ibizan
Hound dog is known to be an eager and keen dog, and they
are usually relatively easy to housebreak.
The Ibizan Hound dog gets along well with children, but
should be socialized early on with other smaller animals
such as cats. With strangers the Ibizan Hound dog tends
to be reserved yet polite. The Ibizan Hound can be
sensitive and therefore the right training methods using
positive and verbal correction should be used. The
Ibizan Hound dog is an adaptable and versatile dog
breed. The Ibizan Hound dog needs plenty of exercise, so
is not suited for apartment living. The Ibizan Hound dog
is not suited for those unable to provide the attention
and exercise that this dog needs. You should be wary
about taking the Ibizan Hound dog out in colder
temperatures, as this breed cannot tolerate extreme cold
temperatures.
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Irish
Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is one of the
tallest and largest dog breeds in the world. The Irish
Wolfhound dog has become known as the gentle giant. The
Irish Wolfhound dogs carry themselves with dignity, have
an amiable and gentle disposition, and are always eager
to please their owners. Although the Irish Wolfhound dog
do need plenty of space and attention, these breed of
dogs can make excellent family pets. The Irish Wolfhound
dog is intelligent and a fairly quick learner, which can
help to make training easier. This breed of dog can be
very independent and, during the early years can also be
destructive, making them best suited to owners with some
experience of dog ownership. The Irish Wolfhound does
need a fair amount of exercise. Growing care should be
taken not to provide physical activity that may be too
strenuous for him as he continues to grow. For older
dogs, daily walks and a safe, secured area in which to
run will suffice.
The Irish Wolfhound is an easy going dog. The Irish
Wolfhound dog is friendly, sociable, and good with
children. This breed of dog does need to be supervised
around smaller children because of his size. Although he
may give chase with smaller animals that run, the Irish
Wolfhound dog tends to get along well with other dogs in
general. The Irish Wolfhound dog also tends to get along
fine with strangers. The Irish Wolfhound is not an
aggressive or suspicious dog. The Irish Wolfhound dog
skills as a watchdog do leave something to be desired.
Although the Irish Wolfhound dog size along can serve as
a deterrent. The gentle attitude of this breed means
that early socialization is important to improve
confidence and sociability. An affectionate and very
loving breed, the Irish Wolfhound dog will make a good
family pet for those with the space and the time to look
after a large dog.
The Irish Wolfhound is one of the tallest breeds in the world. This
massive, muscular dog can reach the size of a small pony. They can even
reach up to 7 feet tall when it stands on its hind legs. Atop its
muscular, arched neck is a long head with a moderately pointed muzzle.
They have a shaggy and rough coat and busy eyebrows. Their large, round
paws with arched toes have strong, curved nails. Irish Wolfhounds gives
of the impression of strength and elegance. They have strong shoulders
and a tail hanging down with a slight curve. When they get excited,
their ears stand but is usually just carried back against the head. Read on...
Otterhound
The Otterhound is a dog that is
very independent and strong minded. This breed of dogs
is also extremely affectionate and loving. These dogs
love to play and exercise, and should be in an
environment where there is plenty of space to enjoy
activity. He also needs to be with a family that has the
time to commit to a pet. The Otterhound dogs love to get
involved with family activities, and especially love to
swim. Determined and enthusiastic, the Otterhound dogs
will go to any lengths to investigate a scent, and his
keen sense of smell means that he will pick up on a
scent with the greatest of ease. The Otterhound dogs
also means that he should be kept in a safe and secure
area at all times when not on a leash, as otherwise his
dedication to following a scent could lead him into
danger.
The Otterhound dog breed can be both loud in terms of
his deep bark, and messy, which means that he is not
ideally suited to those that like their homes to be
clean all of the time. The Otterhound dogs bark does
mean that this dog can make an effective watchdog. This
breed of dog is stubborn and independent and can make
training something of a challenge. The Otterhound dog
breed is best suited to those with some experience of
dog ownership and training. The Otterhound dog gets
along well with children, and with proper socialization
should get along okay with other dogs. The Otterhound
dog should be socialized early on with cats and should
not be trusted with smaller dogs and other animals, as
this dog does have strong hunting instincts. With
strangers, the Otterhound dogs reaction can vary, some
may be reserved whereas others may be friendly. The
Otterhound is quite a rare breed, and therefore those
looking for a puppy may have quite a wait.
The Otterhound dog is an old British
breed of dog, with Bloodhound ancestors in its background. The Otterhound
dog is in turn one of the ancestors of the
Airedale Terrier. There are fewer than 1000 Otterhounds
world wide. This is a large, strong breed with a hard,
crisp and close coat, oily in nature that can withstand
any amount of immersion in water. It is a peer among
swimmers, its progress through the water being aided
greatly by its webbed feet. Otterhounds are affectionate
but don't demand attention all the time. Read
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Scottish
Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is a giant of a dog, with a
certain regal charm, elegance, and dignity about him.
Very loyal and devoted, the Scottish Deerhound dog is a
docile and loving breed, and is a bad choice for those
looking for a watchdog or guard dog! These dogs have
great agility and speed, and need plenty of space to run
around and exercise. The Scottish Deerhound dog are not
demanding in terms of walks and accompanied exercise.
The Scottish Deerhound dog will not appreciate being
neglected, as this dog will thrive on the affection and
devotion of his owner and family. The Scottish Deerhound
dog needs a fenced and secure area for this dog breed to
exercise and run. Fencing is essential for his own
safety, as he can be up, off, and away in seconds.
Although Scottish Deerhound puppies can be boisterous
and energetic, these dogs tend to be very calm when they
are older, and do enjoy their doggy comforts.
The Scottish Deerhound dog is sensitive and sweet
natured, but can sometimes be stubborn. This dog breed
is best suited to those with some experience of dog
ownership and training. Early socialization is important
with this breed of dog to promote a stable attitude and
temperament. The Scottish Deerhound dog gets along well
with children, and is usually polite around strangers.
The Scottish Deerhound dog may give chase to small
animals such as little dogs and cats, but tends to get
along okay with household dogs. The Scottish Deerhound
dog is not a demanding breed, and his quiet with a calm
dignity. The Scottish Deerhound dog is ideal for those
that want a solid, dependable companion who is not
clingy. However, it is essential that those considering
a Scottish Deerhound dog as a family pet have the
necessary space, both indoors and outdoors, to
accommodate this gentle giant.
The Scottish Deerhound is comparable to the Greyhound
dog. The former, however, has bigger bones and is
relatively larger in size. The head of this breed is
long and proportionate to its body. Its eyes are usually
of a chestnut or hazelnut shade while the nose is
commonly dark in color. The Scottish Deerhound’s ears
become half-perked when it gets excited; otherwise, it
lies flat on its head. The Scottish Deerhound has a
rough and shaggy coat that is 3 to 4 inches long that
can adapt to almost any kind of weather condition. The
coat also keeps the dog clean despite dirty
environments. Read on...
Sloughi
The Sloughi is an African sight
hound, it was used to hunt wild game, such as desert
hare, gazelles, foxes and jackals, often in cooperation
with hunting falcons. They also protect the house and
livestock of its owner. The Sloughi dog breed is adapted
to desert and semi-desert life in the Maghreb region of
North-West Africa. This dry, lean and muscular hound
gives an impression of rustic elegance as well as
strength. The Sloughi dog is an efficient hunter with
great endurance as well as speed. The Slough dogs are
affectionate, gentle, and very closely knit to their
owners. The Sloughi dog are intelligent and independent,
and curious of their surroundings. The Sloughi dog are
quiet and calm indoors, and prefer to lie on soft rugs
and blankets, often on their backs with their legs in
the air and the neck twisted at a seemingly physically
impossible angle. Strangers are met with aloofness and
caution, while friends are greeted with enthusiasm. The
Sloughi dogs don't make great obedience dogs, but they
respond to fair and gentle training methods. Slough dogs
get along well with children and other animals if they
are raised with them. But as Sloughi dogs are hunting
hounds with a strong chase instinct, caution is
recommended when the dog is outside with smaller
animals. Any small, running animal may trigger the dog's
hunting instinct.
Sloughi dogs have fairly broad skulls
with a wedge shaped muzzle, their skulls and muzzles are
about equal in length. The Sloughi dog have a complete scissor bite
with very strong jaws. These dogs have slightly slanted,
triangular eyes that are large and dark. Sloughi dogs have
relatively long, strong, and arched necks. The Sloughi
dogs ears
are triangular-shaped and close to their heads. The
Sloughi dogs chest is just the right size, not too broad, with
the top line almost level and short. With long, well
angulated back legs and well-muscled front legs, they
have no problem moving quickly. The Sloughi dogs feet are oval
shaped, long, and thin. They cover the ground well and
with no apparent effort.
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Treeing
Walker Coonhound
The Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are great with
children and get along well with other dogs. The Treeing
Walker Coonhound dogs love to nest and cuddle. Getting a
walker hound out of your bed will be a feat in itself.
Generally, the Treeing Walker Coonhounds dogs are easy
to train with little trouble. The Treeing Walker
Coonhound dogs make excellent pets if well exercised.
Training must be consistent as Walker hounds are
extremely intelligent and will take full advantage of
loopholes in the training regimen. These hounds have
been known to use objects as levers/tools and often
manipulate their environment to accomplish a task (e.g.,
moving furniture to climb over gates, using household
objects to manipulate kennel mechanisms, etc.)
Because they are eager to please, the Treeing Walker
Coonhound dogs are loving, intelligent and confident.
The Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs make a splendid
companion dog for an owner willing to give them proper
exercise.
Most Walker hounds are capable of scaling fences in
excess of 6 feet so a proper yard system whether fence
or electric fence is a must. They bury bones and dig if
they are on scent. In general, the Treeing Walker
Coonhound dogs are oblivious to commands when trailing a
scent, much like a beagle or basset hound so it is
imperative for a walker hound to have serious training
and a safe running area free of cars or other potential
dangers. They have strong tracking instincts, which is
why they are popular as hunting dogs.
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is skilled in treeing and
hunting. It has large ears to listen to the mutest
sounds of its potential victim. Its powerful shoulders
and straight and lean muscled legs makes it move with
much speed and agility. It bays its characteristic howl
to signal its human co-hunter that the prey has been
cornered. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is among those
rare breeds that are popular as a hunting dog, but also
because of its charming appearance, particularly its
bicolor and tricolor coat.
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