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

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

3. 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

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

5. Basenjis Weigh 21 to 24 pounds and measure 16 to 17 inches in height5
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

6. Basenji Behavior Is categorized by the following: intelligent proud6
Basenji Behavior
Is categorized by the following:
intelligent
proud
alert
playful

7. 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

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

9. Beagles Weigh 18 to 30 pounds and measure 13 inches in height9
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

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

11. 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

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

13. Bloodhounds Weigh 80 to110 pound and measure 23 to 27 inches in height
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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

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

15. Dachshunds Weigh 11 to 32 pounds and measure 5 to 9 inches in height
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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

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

17. 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

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

19. 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

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

21. 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

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