Hound Dog Breeds

Hound breeds were developed to hunt by sight or scent. They range from swift Greyhounds to determined Beagles, united by their tracking instincts.

32 breeds in this group

Beagle

Friendly · curious · and merry

8–14 kg12–15 yrs

Dachshund

Clever · lively · and courageous

7–14 kg12–16 yrs

Basset Hound

Patient · low-key · and charming

18–29 kg10–12 yrs

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Athletic

27–39 kg8–12 yrs

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Affectionate · Dignified · Even-Tempered

14.4–17.5 kg10–10 yrs

Bloodhound

Gentle · Affectionate · Stubborn

36–50 kg10–12 yrs

Whippet

Affectionate · Playful · Calm

5.1–8.2 kg12–15 yrs

Irish Wolfhound

Courageous · Dignified · Calm

21.6–24.7 kg6–8 yrs

Basenji

Independent · Smart · Poised

4.5–4.9 kg13–14 yrs

Norwegian Elkhound

Friendly · Confident · Dependable

9.9–11.3 kg12–15 yrs

Borzoi

Affectionate · Loyal · Regally Dignified

12.3–21.6 kg9–14 yrs

Afghan Hound

Dignified · Profoundly Loyal · Aristocratic

10.3–12.3 kg12–15 yrs

Saluki

Gentle · Dignified · Independent-Minded

8.2–13.4 kg10–17 yrs

Bluetick Coonhound

Smart · Devoted · Tenacious

9.3–16.5 kg11–12 yrs

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Smart · Brave · Courteous

10.3–14.4 kg12–13 yrs

Black and Tan Coonhound

Easy-Going · Bright · Brave

13.4–22.6 kg10–12 yrs

Redbone Coonhound

Even-Tempered · Amiable · Eager to Please

9.3–14.4 kg12–15 yrs

Ibizan Hound

Family-Oriented · Even-Tempered · Polite

9.3–10.3 kg11–14 yrs

Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Playful · Charming · Lively

1.9–2.7 kg12–15 yrs

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Alert · Happy · Vivacious

5.1–8.2 kg12–14 yrs

Scottish Deerhound

Gentle · Dignified · Polite

15.4–22.6 kg8–11 yrs

Plott Hound

Loyal · Alert · Intelligent

8.2–12.3 kg12–14 yrs

Pharaoh Hound

Friendly · Smart · Noble

9.3–11.3 kg12–14 yrs

American English Coonhound

Sweet · Mellow · Sociable

9.3–13.4 kg11–12 yrs

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Independent · Happy · Outgoing

8.2–9.3 kg13–15 yrs

Otterhound

Even-Tempered · Amiable · Boisterous

16.5–23.7 kg10–13 yrs

Cirneco dell’Etna

Affectionate · Friendly · Independent

3.5–5.3 kg12–14 yrs

American Foxhound

Independent · Easy-Going · Sweet-Tempered

12.3–14.4 kg11–13 yrs

English Foxhound

Affectionate · Gentle · Sociable

12.3–15.4 kg10–13 yrs

Harrier

Friendly · Outgoing · People-Oriented

9.3–12.3 kg12–15 yrs

Sloughi

Reserved · Graceful · Noble

7.2–10.3 kg10–15 yrs

Azawakh

Loyal · Independent · Deeply Affectionate

6.8–11.3 kg12–15 yrs

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