1. A NIMAL S CIENCE II-S MALL A NIMAL Dogs- Unit E H OUND G ROUP

2. O BJECTIVE 13.02 Discuss characteristics of the major dog breeds C OMPETENCY 13.00 Use information specific to each breed to select to select the best dog for a given trait

3. T HE H OUNDS Hunts by scent or by sight The greyhound and Alghan hound hunt by sight, while most others hunt by smell

4. B ASSET H OUND Excellent sense of smell Short-legged dog heavier in bone than any other breed for its size Gentle, devoted dogs that are good with children, but may be stubborn and difficult to house break Usually white with chestnut or sand-colored Not exceeding 14“ in height Weighs 40 to 51 lbs on average

5. B ASSET H OUND http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/basset-hound.htm

6. B EAGLE Noted for their rabbit hunting ability Make great pets and companions Weight and Height 18 - 30 lbs 13 - 15" height at the shoulder Colors range from a blue with black tigering, white, black, orange, or hound type tri-coloring

7. B EAGLE http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/beagle.htm

8. B LACK & T AN C OONHOUND Developed in the US Crossed with the bloodhound and foxhound Bred especially for hunting raccoons Aggressive breed that is intelligent and a passionate hunter Known for its black coat and tan markings on the muzzle, limbs, and chest. Exceeded in size among the hounds by the bloodhound

9. B LACK & T AN C OONHOUND http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/black-and-tan-coonhound.htm

10. B LOODHOUND One of the most docile of all breeds Can track a scent that is several hours old Disposition: Affectionate, but somewhat shy Non aggressive Sensitive to correction and kindness Excellent pets for children Colors range from tawny to black and tan or red and tan Largest of the hound group

11. B LOODHOUND http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/bloodhound.htm

12. D ACHSHUND Perfected in the 1800’s in Germany for hunting badgers Dachshunds are short legged Long bodied muscular dogs 8 to 20 pounds 5-9" at the shoulder Lively and courageous A barker that makes a good watchdog Good with children Used mainly as a companion dog

13. D ACHSHUND http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/dachshund.htm

14. A MERICAN F OXHOUND Bred from English hounds and later French hounds sent to George Washington Affectionate dog Not often used as pets Hunt in packs Bold and aggressive in the field They are slightly shorter than the bloodhound or black and tan coonhound

15. A MERICAN F OXHOUND http://animal.discovery.com/tv- shows/other/videos/breed-all-about-it-english-fox- hound.htm

16. G REYHOUND Favorites of Egyptian royalty Greyhounds are good at hunting all types of game Because of its speed, they were used in packs to catch their quarry and pull it down Used in the United States for racing Valuable as a show dog Need lots of exercise Not suited for apartment dwelling Not recommended as a companion dog for children

17. G REYHOUND http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/greyhound.htm