1 Hound Dogs Are bred with a good sense of smell, high stamina and hunting performance

Hound Dogs Include the following breeds: Afghan Hound Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Dachshund Greyhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Whippet

Afghan Hounds Weigh 50 to 60 pounds and measure 25 to 27 inches in height Grow long hair which comes in a variety of colors and patterns Are one of the oldest known breeds, pre-dating written history

Afghan Hound Behavior Is characterized by the following: very active fast charming independent dignified aloof

Basenjis Weigh 21 to 24 pounds and measure 16 to 17 inches in height 5 Basenjis Weigh 21 to 24 pounds and measure 16 to 17 inches in height Grow a short, silky coat which can be chestnut red, black, black and tan or brindle Possess a tightly curled tail and wrinkled forehead Are not able to bark

Basenji Behavior Is categorized by the following: intelligent proud 6 Basenji Behavior Is categorized by the following: intelligent proud alert playful

Basset Hounds Weigh from 50 to 70 pounds and measure between 14 to 15 inches in height Grow a short, smooth, dense coat which can be tri or bi-colored, with many color options

Basset Hound Behavior Is characterized by the following: gentle mild mannered independent alert great with other animals and children

Beagles Weigh 18 to 30 pounds and measure 13 inches in height 9 Beagles Weigh 18 to 30 pounds and measure 13 inches in height Grow medium length hair which can be red, black and white in color Have long hanging ears

Beagle Behavior Is characterized by the following: intelligent 1010 Beagle Behavior Is characterized by the following: intelligent energetic even tempered eager to please great companion for children

Black & Tan Coonhounds Weigh 65 to 100 pounds and measure 23 to 27 inches in height Grow a short, easy to groom coat which is predominantly black with tan markings Are known for their “cold nose”, meaning they have the ability to follow old trails

Black & Tan Coonhound Behavior Is characterized by the following: outgoing wanderers friendly rambunctious

Bloodhounds Weigh 80 to110 pound and measure 23 to 27 inches in height 1313 Bloodhounds Weigh 80 to110 pound and measure 23 to 27 inches in height Grow short, smooth, glossy hair which can be black and tan, red and tan or tawny Have long, hanging ears, loose folds of skin on the head and neck and drooping eyes

Bloodhound Behavior Is characterized by the following: friendly active 1414 Bloodhound Behavior Is characterized by the following: friendly active stubborn not suitable for city life

Dachshunds Weigh 11 to 32 pounds and measure 5 to 9 inches in height 1515 Dachshunds Weigh 11 to 32 pounds and measure 5 to 9 inches in height Come in the following three varieties depending on their coat: wirehaired smooth haired longhaired Grow red, sable, cream, black and tan, chocolate and tan, fawn and tan or brindle colored hair

Dachshund Behavior Is characterized by the following: friendly 1616 Dachshund Behavior Is characterized by the following: friendly outgoing lively does not do well with small children

Greyhound Weigh 60 to 70 pounds and measure 28 to 30 inches Grow a short and smooth coat which can be any color including black, fawn and red

Greyhound Behavior Is characterized by the following: independent gentle noble calm athletic

Rhodesian Ridgeback Weighs 70 to 85 pounds and measure 24 to 27 inches Grow a short and dense coat which can be light or red wheaten

Rhodesian Ridgeback Behavior Is characterized by the following: dignified even-tempered affectionate active athletic strong social

Whippets Weigh 15 to 30 pounds and measure 18 to 22 inches Grow a short and smooth coat which comes in a wide variety of colors and markings

Whippet Behavior Is characterized by the following: calm affectionate playful active sporadic energy