*The Hound Dog Breeds* |
*Beagle*
*Origin: England
*Other names: English Beagle
*Description: Very clever at following a scent...requires firm, patient training...stubborn...bold...lively...hardy.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include roaming, baying and howling when left alone, house soiling if not broken early and stealing food from table and counter tops.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 18-28 pounds.
*Typical Male Weight: 18-35 pounds
*Average life span: 10-12 years.
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*Black and Tan Coonhound*
*The
Black and Tan Coonhound breed is a large dog used for scent-hunting
everything from raccoons to bears. It trails a scent slowly and then
gives a distinct howl the moment its quarry is treed or cornered,
holding the quarry at bay until the hunter arrives.
*Description: Easygoing...alert...friendly...eager...capable of with-standing rigorous winters and hot summers and difficult terrain...even tempered...gentle with people.
*Origin: United States
*Behavior: Behavior problems may stem from the breed's unquenchable desire to play, which may tax the owner's patience and may also lead to destructiveness if the dog is left alone.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 55-70 pounds
*Typical Male Weight: 50-75 pounds
*Average life span: 10-12 years.
*Description: Easygoing...alert...friendly...eager...capable of with-standing rigorous winters and hot summers and difficult terrain...even tempered...gentle with people.
*Origin: United States
*Behavior: Behavior problems may stem from the breed's unquenchable desire to play, which may tax the owner's patience and may also lead to destructiveness if the dog is left alone.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 55-70 pounds
*Typical Male Weight: 50-75 pounds
*Average life span: 10-12 years.
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*Bloodhound*
*The Bloodhound
breed is considered the best scent tracker of all the hound breeds. The
name
is derived from the fact that the breed has been kept pure-blooded and
has nothing to do with tracking blood.
*Origin: Belgium / France
*Other names: Chien de Saint-Hubert...St. Hubert Hound
*Description: Tracks, but never attacks...strong...possessing stamina and determination...some can follow human scent up to 138 miles with success and being able to follow trails 100 hours old...easygoing...lovable...patient...kind...most docile of all breeds.
*Behavior: Behavior problems stemming from the purpose for which the breed was developed may include excessive sniffing of embarrassing locations, roaming, baying when left alone, occasionally steal food from table and counter tops, snore, and drool.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 80-100 pounds
*Typical Male Weight: 80-110 pounds...some can weigh upward to 160 lbs
*Average life span: 8-10 years...makes them one of the shortest-lived of dog breeds
*Origin: Belgium / France
*Other names: Chien de Saint-Hubert...St. Hubert Hound
*Description: Tracks, but never attacks...strong...possessing stamina and determination...some can follow human scent up to 138 miles with success and being able to follow trails 100 hours old...easygoing...lovable...patient...kind...most docile of all breeds.
*Behavior: Behavior problems stemming from the purpose for which the breed was developed may include excessive sniffing of embarrassing locations, roaming, baying when left alone, occasionally steal food from table and counter tops, snore, and drool.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 80-100 pounds
*Typical Male Weight: 80-110 pounds...some can weigh upward to 160 lbs
*Average life span: 8-10 years...makes them one of the shortest-lived of dog breeds
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