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Height: 27-30
Weight: 60-66
Life Span: 11-12
Origin: UK
Coat: any; brindle; soft, smooth; velvety
Body: skinny; deep chest; powerful lungs and heart; long, arched, muscular neck; straight, long forelegs
Head: long and narrow
Ears: rose; small; soft
Tail: low-set, long, tapering
Personality: super fast, docile, gentle; happy lounging most of the time
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: originally hare, now racing dog
Recognized: AKC
fastest in the world at 45 mph; velvety coat

Greyhound

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Height: 13-15
Weight: 9-11
Life Span: 14
Origin: Italy
Coat: variety; short; satin soft; black/blue/tan and brindle not accepted
Body: long, slender, arched neck; very fine-boned legs; fine, supple skin
Head: long, flat, narrow head; large eyes; very fine muzzle
Ears: rose; placed well back
Tail: very low-set; long; fine
Personality: likes to be pampered; affectionate
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1-3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: n/a; renaissance courts pet
Recognized: AKC
small but can reach 40 mph; mini-greyhound

Italian Greyhound

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Height: 24-28
Weight: 55-88
Life Span: 12-14
Origin: Hungary
Coat: any color; short, dense, smooth
Body: deep, round chest; slightly taller than body length; broad, straight, firm back; powerful hindquarters
Head: elongated muzzle; wedge-shaped head
Ears: rose; large; raised when alert
Tail: long; reaches hock
Personality: vigilant, tough; tireless; faithful; protective, needs regular run
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: fox and hare
Recognized: FCI
aka Magyar Agar; 1000 year old breed

Hungarian Greyhound

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Height: 17-20
Weight: 24-40
Life Span: 12-15
Origin: UK
Coat: any color, merle not permitted; fine-haired, short
Body: deep chest; tucked up belly; muscular, elegant outline; neat, oval feet with arched toes; muscular hindquarters
Head: slender, dark muzzle
Ears: rose
Tail: long, tapering, reaches as far as hock
Personality: calm, sweet-natured, adoring, loyal, tolerant of cats if raised together but don’t trust with smaller pets; quiet, docile, shy, doesn’t like rough play and harsh commands
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: hare, rabbit, other small game, racing, lure and agility trials
Recognized: AKC
bred by greyhound and various terriers; 35 mph; no odor to coat

Whippet

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Height: 27-29
Weight: 60-106
Life Span: 11-13
Origin: Russia
Coat: variety; silky, long on body; short, smooth on head; profuse frill on neck; short on legs; long on tail
Body: slightly arched back; hare-shaped, padded toes
Head: narrow, refined, imperceptible stop; distinctive Roman nose
Ears: n/a; small
Tail: low-set
Personality: noble, nonchalant, almost feline, aristocratic
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: hunt wolves in packs; now companion
Recognized: AKC
once known as Russian Wolfhound

Borzoi

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Height: 23-28
Weight: 35-65
Life Span: 12
Origin: Persia
Coat: variety; smooth or feathered; soft, smooth, silky
Body: deep narrow chest; long, slender neck
Head: long, narrow
Ears: pendant; long silky hair
Tail: n/a; low-set, long
Personality: loyal, courageous; aloof
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: falcons; swift over sand
Recognized: AKC
one of the few breeds mummified with pharaohs of Sumerian Empire

Saluki

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Height: 27-31
Weight: 143-187
Life Span: 12-15
Origin: Poland
Coat: all colors; short
Body: long, powerful, muscular neck
Ears: n/a; floppy
Tail: low-set; long; strong at base
Personality: family-friendly, fast, requires firm handling
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: bustards, wolves, track racer
Recognized: FCI
possible mix of greyhound and borzoi; stronger and sturdier than other sight hounds

Polish Greyhound

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*Height: 28-34
Weight: 105-150
Life Span: 8-10
Origin: Ireland
Coat: variety; rough, harsh on body; wiry and long over eyes and under jaw
Body: deep chest; strong, curved nails; strong, muscular, arched neck
Head: long with tapering muzzle; dark, oval, full eyes
Ears: rose, small
Tail: n/a; long, low
Personality: loyal, dignified, docile, gentle giant
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: wolves, army dog, companion, guard dog
Recognized: AKC
tallest dog in the world; mascot of Irish Guards

Irish Wolfhound

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Height: 28-30
Weight: 82-101
Life Span: 10-11
Origin: UK
Coat: blue-gray, red, black brindle; harsh, thick, wiry; softer on head and chest; lighter on beard
Body: long, strong neck
Head: pointed muzzle
Ears: rose, small
Tail: low, long, thick at base
Personality: fast, fearless, friendly
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: stags
Recognized: AKC
shaggier version of Irish Wolfhound; romantic Scottish past

Scottish Deerhound

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Height: 25-29
Weight: 51-64
Life Span: 12-14
Origin: Afghanistan
Coat: any color; long, silky, shorter on saddle; abundant top knot; long on ears
Head: dark, triangular eyes; long muzzle and skull
Ears: pendant
Tail: kind of bare, ring, raised when moving
Personality: glamorous, aloof, high-maintenance
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 3/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: tribal chieftains used it to track deer, wild goats, snow leopards; companion, sports, obedience
Recognized: AKC
supermodel of dogs

Afghan Hound

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Height: 22-30
Weight: 59-66
Life Span: 8-10
Origin: India
Coat: any color; short
Body: deep, narrow chest; arched feet, strong claws for grip; tucked-up belly; powerful, tall hind legs
Head: long, narrow, pointed nose; flat skull
Ears: n/a
Tail: long, thin, tapering
Personality: speedy, powerful, not suitable for urban life
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: hunt jackal, deer, wild boar, sport
Recognized: no
fave sporting dog of Indian princes

Rampur Greyhound

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Height: 24-29
Weight: 35-51
Life Span: 12
Origin: North Africa
Coat: sandy; darker face and ears; tough, fine, close-fitting
Body: prominent breastbone; lean, muscular body; curved topline; arched elegant neck; long, thin, oval feet
Head: elongated, wedge muzzle
Ears: n/a, drop
Tail: n/a; long, tucked
Personality: bonds with family but aloof with strangers, quiet-natured, urge to chase, pleasant companion
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: hunting
Recognized: no

Sloughi

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Height: 23-28
Weight: 44-66
Life Span: 12
Origin: Spain
Coat: any color; smooth or wirehaired; may have beard
Body: compact, well-muscled; long, straight back
Head: shallow stop; almond shaped eyes; lean long head
Ears: n/a; floppy
Tail: long, fine pointed tail
Personality: undemonstrative, gentle
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: hunting, racing
Recognized: FCI
thought to be a descendent of Celts dogs from around 500 BC

Spanish Greyhound

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Height: 24-29
Weight: 33-55
Life Span: 12-13
Origin: Mali
Coat: fawn w/ white markings; short; very fine skin
Body: long, fine, muscular, arched neck; muscles and bones visible
Ears: pendant, wide-set
Tail: long, tapering, white brush tip
Personality: n/a
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: hunting, guarding, companion; house pet
Recognized: AKC
comes from Sahara; small but very fast

Azawakh

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Height: 23-27
Weight: 79-110
Life Span: 10-12
Origin: Belgium
Coat: red, black/tan, liver/tan; smooth, short, weatherproof
Head: pronounced dewlap (neck skin), wrinkly; heavy, loose upper lip; deep-set, solemn eyes
Ears: pendant, very long, lower ears curl inward
Tail: tapering, long, thick
Personality: gentle, sociable, mild- and good-natured
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: tracking
Recognized: AKC
aka St. Hubert Hound; classic detective tracking dog

Bloodhound

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Height: 24-27
Weight: 66-115
Life Span: 10-12
Origin: UK
Coat: any hound color; rough, waterproof, shaggy
Body: deep chest; large, round webbed feet
Ears: pendant, long, fold in on edge
Tail: high-set, reaches hock, hair longer on underside
Personality: easygoing and affectionate, large and boisterous
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 1/3
Job: otters
Recognized: AKC
very rare since otter hunting outlawed

Otterhound

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Height: 21-24
Weight: 51-55
Life Span: 12-15
Origin: France
Coat: sandy overlayed with black; dense, rough, shaggy; protects against vegetation
Tail: high-set
Head: black nose, dark, lively eyes
Personality: tough and independent, noisy, needs firm owner
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: tracking wild boar, pack dog
Recognized: FCI
one of the oldest French sporting dogs

Griffon Nivernias

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Height: 24-27
Weight: 66-77
Life Span: 12-13
Origin: France
Coat: white/orange, fawn, black/tan, black/white, tricolor; course, bushy
Head: medium eyebrows; square front of muzzle
Ears: long, droopy, narrow, fine hair, turn inward
Tail: long, feathering
Personality: intelligent, family-friendly
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: hunt deer and wild boar, pack worker
Recognized: FCI
largest and oldest of the Griffon Vendeens

Grand Griffon Vendeen

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Height: (15-17)(13-15)
Weight: (40-44)(24-42)
Life Span: (12)(12-14)
Origin: France
Coat: (white/black/orange;)(white/black); rough, course, thick
Body: (short-legged)(body twice as long as short legs)
Ears: (pendant, long)(pendant, long, turn inward)
Tail: n/a
Personality: dedicated, brave, outgoing, energetic, vigorous, cheerful, confident, curious
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: (3/3)(2/3)
Training: 2/3
Sociability: (2/3)(3/3)
Job: all-around hunter/tracker
Recognized: AKC
(middle-sized)(smallest of griffons)

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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Height: 19-22
Weight: 35-53
Life Span: 12
Origin: France
Coat: white/orange, fawn/black, white/black, tricolor; long, shaggy, coarse
Head: bushy eyebrows; brown nose
Ears: pendant, long, set below eye level
Personality: happy go lucky,
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 2/3
Job: boar, deer
Recognized: FCI
smaller version of cousin

Briquet Griffon Vendeen

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Height: 13-15
Weight: 40-46
Life Span: 10-13
Origin: France
Coat: any recognized hound color; short
Body: broad, level back; long, deep body; low-slung; wrinkly feet
Ears: pendant, long
Head: droopy eyes; dark nose with open nostrils
Personality: gentle, intelligent, placid, affectionate
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: hunt in variety of terrains
Recognized: AKC
looks like a short bloodhound; heaviest boned for its height

Basset Hound

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Height: S/M
Weight: 20-24
Life Span: 13
Origin: UK
Coat: signature tricolor, variety; short, dense
Body: straight topline; sturdy, compact
Head: typical tan markings and white blaze; defined stop; black nose
Ears: pendant, rounded tip
Tail: white tip
Personality: active, happy-go-lucky, loud, social
Exercise: 3/3
Grooming: 1/3
Training: 1/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: rabbit
Recognized: AKC
smaller Foxhound; 2 sizes recognized in US

Beagle

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Height: s
Weight: 33-44
Life Span: 13-15
Origin: France
Coat: tricolor, tan/white; close, short, smooth
Body: long, low, short legs
Ears: pendant, long, low-set
Tail: tapering, high-set
Personality: lively, devoted
Exercise: 1/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 3/3
Sociability: 3/3
Recognized: FCI
skinnier basset hound

Basset Artesien Norman

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Height: S
Weight: 35-40
Life Span: 12-14
Origin: France
Coat: gold-wheaten; white spot on chest; wiry
Body: long, short, compact
Ears: long, dangly, shorter/darker hair
Tail: medium length, high-set
Personality: easygoing, cheerful
Exercise: 2/3
Grooming: 2/3
Training: 2/3
Sociability: 3/3
Job: tracking, search and rescue
Recognized: FCI
wiry haired basset hound

Basset Fauve De Bretagne

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Height: M/T Weight: 40-49 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: red-wheaten; rough, wiry Body: broad chest; compact feet Head: black nose; brown eyes Ears: dangle, low-set, curls in on front edge Tail: tail carried sickle shape Personality: happy, easygoing Exercise: 2/3 Grooming: 2/3 Training: 2/3 Sociability: 2/3 Job: rabbit chaser, guard Recognized: FCI *taller version of cousin; one of the oldest french hounds*

Griffon Fauve De Bretagne

Height: M/T Weight: 31-44 Life Span: 12 Origin: Croatia Coat: snow-white/orange markings; short, smooth Body: broad, level back w orange markings Head: pear-shaped, large dark eyes; black nose; orange face markings extend to ear Ears: Drop, broad, thin Exercise: 3/3 Grooming: 1/3 Training: 3/3 Sociability: 2/3 Job: hare, fox Recognized: FCI *oldest Balkin hound: has wirehaired cousin*

Istrian Smooth-Coated Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 35-53 Life Span: 12 Origin: Croatia Coat: snow-white/orange speckling; harsh, dull, bristly Body: broad, deep chest; catlike, narrow feet Head: oval dark eyes; black nose Ears: drop; orange speckling Tail: orange hairs at base Personality: stubborn, tough, gentle Exercise: 3/3 Grooming: 1/3 Training: 3/3 Sociability: 2/3 Job: fox and hare in mountains Recognized: FCI *has smoothhaired cousin*

Istrian Wirehaired Hound

Height: M Weight: 33-40 Life Span: 12 Origin: Austria Coat: fawn, red, may have white on chest; rough, course Body: broad back Head: moderate stop; expressive brown eyes; black nose Ears: drop, darker, fine hair Personality: calm, good-natured Exercise: 3 Grooming: 2 Training: 3 Sociability: 1 Job: high altitude rough terrain hunting Recognized: FCI *agility on mountains*

Styrian Course-Haired Mountain Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 33-51 Life Span: 12-14 Origin: Austria Coat: black/tan; smooth, short, thick; silky sheen; tan markings on lower legs, above eyebrows, and mouth Body: tucked-up belly; body longer than legs Ears: drop Tail: long, tapering, hangs down at rest Personality: tireless, calm Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Job: track prey across mountainous terrain Recognized: FCI *aka Brandlbracke*

Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 44-55 Life Span: 11-13 Origin: Spain Coat: white/orange; short, smooth; loose skin Body: compact, sturdy, rectangular, longer than leg length; broad chest Head: long, straight muzzle Ears: pendant, long Tail: curved; saberlike Personality: strong-willed, loyal Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 1 Job: lone hare hunter Recognized: FCI *scent hound; noble ancestry; aka Sabueso Espanol*

Spanish Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 40-62 Life Span: 10-14 Origin: Italy Coat: red, wheaten, black/tan; wire or smooth haired Body: back arches toward croup; oval feet Head: black nose; large, dark, oval eyes; elongated head with small stop Ears: pendant, low-set Tail: white tip Personality: intelligent, sweet, cautious Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Job: boar, rabbits Recognized: KC *distinctive high pitched bark*

Segugio Italiano

Height: M Weight: 29-51 Life Span: over 10 Origin: Italy Coat: black/tan, brindle, white markings permitted; smooth/rough haired Body: underline rises gently from chest to abdomen Head: muzzle slightly shorter than skull Ears: triangular; flat against head Tail: carried saber-shaped Personality: more working dog than pet Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Job: specialized for boar Recognized: no *not well-known outside of Italy*

Segugio Maremmano

Height: M/T Weight: 42-60 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: UK Coat: white with black and tan markings; short, dense, hard Body: thick foot pads for rough terrain Head: long, pointed-ish, muzzle; prominent black nose Ears: pendant, v-shaped Tail: long, set high, carried upright, curved Personality: supremely active, eager, enthusiastic Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 1 Sociability: 2 Job: hare and foxes, agility Recognized: AKC *smaller english foxhound*

Harrier

Height: M Weight: 42-46 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: tricolor Body: square, compact; deep, broad chest; round cat feet Head: narrow muzzle on broad head Ears: drop Personality: calm Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Job: hunting small game Recognized: FCI *in between two similar breeds*

Beagle Harrier

Height: M/T Weight: 55-62 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: tricolor, tan/white; short, dense, glossy Ears: pendant, low set Tail: high set, thin Personality: not suited to urban lifestyle Job: small game hunting Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 1 Recognized: FCI *rare, mostly continental europe*

Anglo-Fracais De Petite Venerie

Height: T Weight: 55-62 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: white with black pigment on skin; very short, fine Body: long, sloping, muscular shoulders Head: long, lean, finely chiseled; well-developed black nose Ears: pendant low-set, thin; highly characteristic orange ticking Personality: instinctive, active Job: deer and boar Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 1 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *named for distinctive coat*

Porcelaine

Height: M/T Weight: 33-55 Life Span: 10-14 Origin: Sweden Coat: tan with black saddle, neck, sides, and top of tail; short, glossy, thick undercoat Body: long strong neck Head: medium sized muzzle; black nose Ears: drop, high-set, narrow tip Personality: tireless tracker, loner, deep bark Job: hare, fox Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *swiftest swedish hound; deep bark*

Schillerstovare

Height: M/T Weight: 51-60 Life Span: 10-13 Origin: Sweden Coat: tricolor (no one color dominant); short, dense, strong; soft undercoat Body: white socks; white blaze Ears: drop, triangular Personality: loyal, protective Job: small game Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: KC *swedens most popular foxhound*

Hamiltonstovare

Height: M/T Weight: 33-44 Life Span: 12 Origin: Sweden Coat: black with tan markings; thick, shiny; white marks on toes Body: square, muscular Head: shorter and more wedgey than most hounds; tan eyebrows Ears: drop, high-set, medium, rounded tips Tail: naturally short Personality: robust, loyal Job: fox and hare Exercise: 2 Grooming: 2 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *similar to Rottweiler*

Smalandsstovare

Height: T Weight: 51-64 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: Norway Coat: white with black patches and tan markings Body: broad, deep chest Ears: drop ears lie close to head Tail: thick, carried low Personality: fast, family-friendly Job: snowy hunting Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *largest of 4 stovare breeds*

Halden Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 35-51 Life Span: 11-14 Origin: Norway Coat: blue marble/fawn/white, tricolor; straight, hard, dense; white chest and shoulders Ears: drop, rounded tips Tail: tapering, below hock Personality: trusting, friendly, easy Job: subzero snow hunter Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *aka Dunker; first-class family hound*

Norwegian Hound

Height: T (21-25) Weight: 40-66 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: USA Coat: any color; close, hard Body: fox feet, arched toes, narrower chest than cousin Head: moderate stop; straight, square-cut muzzle; hazel eyes Ears: drop, long, broad Personality: energetic Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 3 Recognized: AKC *bred by George Washinton*

American Foxhound

Height: T (23-25) Weight: 55-75 Life Span: 10-11 Origin: UK Coat: variety; short, dense, weatherproof Body: broad, straight back; strong loins; straight front legs; round cat feet Ears: pendant, flat lying Tail: high-set Personality: good-natured, active, bold, playful Job: fox Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: AKC *very distinctive, ancestral breed*

English Foxhound

Height: T Weight: 51-90 Life Span: 10-14 Origin: US Coat: variety, signature merle; short, tight Head: eyes may be different colors Ears: drop Personality: strong-willed, wary of strangers, calm, loyal Job: boar, raccoon, variety of terrains Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC *gets its name from spotted version of coat*

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Height: T Weight: 40-60 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: US Coat: brindle; short Body: powerful for speed and stamina; compact feet w white toes; long muscular lean neck and topline Head: prominent brown or hazel eyes Ears: drop, broad, soft, set mod high Personality: ruthless, determined, responsive, alert Job: all around Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 1 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC *one of the few breeds with acknowledged American origin*

Plott Hound

Height: T Weight: 51-75 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: USA Coat: black w tan markings; short, glossy Body; big Head: well developed flews; rich tan muzzle Ears: low, set well back Tail: slightly below level of back Personality: calm, friendly, tough, powerful Job: all around hunter, cougars Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: AKC *descends from bloodhound; trees its prey*

Black and Tan Coonhound

Height: T Weight: 46-71 Life Span: 11-12 Origin: USA Coat: solid red; short, smooth Body: withers slightly higher than hip; compact, padded, cat feet; powerful agile body Ears: drop, floppy, long Personality: sociable and affectionate Job: all terrain hunting Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC

Redbone Coonhound

Height: T Weight: 44-79 Life Span: 11-12 Origin: USA Coat: characteristic blue ticking; thick, short Head: large nose; long, deep, broad muzzle Ears: dangly Personality: energetic, motivated Job: hunting, agility Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC

Bluetick Coonhound

Height: T Weight: 51-71 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: USA Coat: tricolor, white; smooth; maybe black saddle Body: muscular shoulders and neck Head: long, narrow muzzle; brown eyes Ears: dangly Personality: loves people, friendly, sociable Job: raccoon Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: AKC

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Height: T/XT Weight: 46-90 Life Span: 10-11 Origin: USA Coat: red/white, white/black, blue/white, tricolor, ticking; short Body: muscular, long neck Head: flews cover lower jaw; kind expression Ears: pendant Personality: energetic, intelligent, loyal Job: cold nose or active trail, hunting Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 1 Recognized: AKC *name is a mix of 2 other hounds*

American English Coonhound

Height: (XS)(XS) Weight: (9-11)(20-26) Life Span: 12-15 Origin: Germany Coat: variety; smooth haired, wirehaired, longhaired Body: body much longer than leg length; forefeet bigger than hindfeet Head: very shallow stop Ears: pendant Personality: inquisitive, brave, loyal Job: companion, watchdog Exercise: 2 Grooming: 2 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC *sausage dogs*

Dachshund

Height: T Weight: 66-88 Life Span: 13 Origin: Germany Coat: black/tan, fawn, blue, brown; smooth, short; typical rust red markings Body: back slopes gently toward croup; compact cat feet Ears: drop; often cropped Tail: long, often cropped Personality: loyal, obedient, all-around talented Job: police/security, tracking, guarding Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC *skinny rottie; bam bam*

Doberman Pinscher

Height: T Weight: 64-90 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: Zimbabwe Coat: red-wheaten; short, sleek; characteristic ridge of hair; white on chest and toes Body: compact feet Head: dark muzzle; black nose; Ears: drop; slightly darker Tail: long; tapers from base Personality: boisterous and high-strung Job: lions; pack hunter Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: AKC *characteristic ridge on back; african lion hound*

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Height: T Weight: 62-66 Life Span: 12-14 Origin: France Coat: tricolor; black saddle; short Body: strong, broad back; wide chest; elongated feet Head: broad; moderately long muzzle; pronounced stop; large, dark eyes Ears: pendant, flat, rounded tips* Personality: friendly, well-behaved, strong directional sense and other tracking skills Job: hare, deer, boar Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *nearly went extinct; distinct ears*

Artois Hound

Height: T Weight: 55-60 Life Span: 10-14 Origin: France Coat: white w/ black mottling, black markings, pale tan face markings; short Body: strong neck; elongated hare-like feet; smaller and more finely boned than cousin Head: pale tan on cheeks, pale tan over eye Ears: pendant, low-set, soft Tail: extends to hocks Personality: friendly, elegant, great hunter Job: hare Exercise: 2 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *smallest of the southern french hounds*

Ariegeois

Height: (T)(XT) Weight: (53-55)(66-71) Life Span: 12-14 Origin: France Coat: white with black speckling Head: pronounced occiput; oval eyes with black rims; black patches cover ears and eyes; tan on cheek; well-developed flews Ears: pendant, long, thin Personality: amiable, high-stamina Job: roe-deer pack hound Exercise: 3 Grooming: 2 Training: 1 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *looks like french tricolor bloodhound*

Gascon Saintongeois

Height: (T)(T/XT) Weight: (88-106)(80-120) Life Span: (12)(12-14) Origin: France Coat: slate-blue; dark mottling on white skin creates blue color; black patches; strong, smooth, weather-resistant Body: long, oval feet Head: well-developed stop and flews; tan face markings, black marks cover eyes and ears; well-developed dewlap Ears: pendant, low-set, curl inward Personality: tenacious, stamina, not suited for city living; powerful voice; single-minded on trail Job: wolves, hare Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: (2)(3) Sociability: 2 Recognized: (FCI)(KC) *french bluetick*

Grand Bleu de Gascogne Petit Bleu de Gascogne

Height: M/T Weight: 37-40 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: slate-blue, black patches, tan markings on muzzle; harsh, shaggy, denser and longer on shoulders; long, wiry eyebrows Ears: pendant, long Tail: long, tapers to thin point Personality: tireless; spirited; all weather Job: deer, fox, rabbit Exercise: 2 Grooming: 1 Training: 1 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *the shaggy of the french blue hounds*

Blue Gascony Griffon

Height: S Weight: 35-44 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: France Coat: slate-blue (mix of black and white), black saddle, tan markings; short, dense Body: long, low-slung body; strong oval, black nailed feet Head: long muzzle, black nose, wide nostrils; tan eyebrow spots; moderate flews Ears: pendant, long Tail: long, extends below hock Personality: delightful temperament, strong willed; good in house and hunting Job: wolves, deer, boar Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 1 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *blue tick french basset hound*

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Height: T/XT *Weight: 132-146 Life Span: 11-12 Origin: France Coat: tricolor, white/orange, wolf-colored; black saddle; sleek, shiny Body: arched back; muscular body, narrow chest; round feet Head: long, narrow head; large brown eyes; muzzle narrows toward nose Ears: pendant, cone shaped, thin Personality: brave, big-hearted, courageous Job: multi-terrain pack hunting, wolves Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 1 Recognized: FCI *super muscular; France's longest serving pack hounds*

Poitevin

Height: T/XT Weight: 55-73 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: white with orange mottling; short, harsh Body: strong, slightly arched back Head: clear stop; arched forehead Ears: pendant Tail: long, strong Personality: easy going Job: deer Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *has a real basic name*

Billy

Height: T/XT Weight: 75-77 Life Span: 11-12 Origin: France Coat: tricolor; short, fine Body: deep chest Head: squarer lips than cousin; large brown eyes Ears: pendant, large Personality: strong, well-muscled Job: deer, boar Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 1 Recognized: FCI *most popular hound in France; also youngest of French hounds*

French Tricolor Hound

Height: T/XT Weight: 66-77 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: France Coat: tricolor, black blanket; short, coarse Body: broad chest; round feet Ears: pendant, broad Personality: pack hunter Job: deer Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *thicker than cousin*

Great Anglo-French Tricolor Hound

Height: T/XT Weight: 66-77 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: France Coat: black/white; black mantle (back patch); short pale tan above eyes and cheek Body: big Ears: pendant Tail: long, ends in sharp point Personality: energetic, rarely kept as pets Job: deer in packs Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *doesn't have speckling like cousin; thicker than cousin*

Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound

Height: T/XT Weight: 57-66 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: France Coat: black and white, bluish speckling on legs*, black mantle; short, dense Body: arched back with dipping croup Head: tan above eyes Ears: pendant Tail: long, thin Personality: tireless, swift; friendly Job: deer Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *more speckles than cousin*

French White and Black Hound

Height: T/XT Weight: 75-77 Life Span: 10 Origin: France Coat: white/orange; sleek, orange, thin Body: deep chest Head: defined stop; large dark brown eyes Ears: drop, rounded tips Personality: not comfy fully domesticated Job: hunt Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *thinner hair, older than cousin*

Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound

Height: T/XT Weight: 60-71 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: France Coat: white/orange; short, fine Body: muscular thighs Head: large head in proportion Ears: drop; twist at tip Tail: fluffier than cousin Personality: energetic, not suited to confined spaces Job: hunting Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *fluffier tail and thicker body, more orange*

French White and Orange Hound

Height: S Weight: 33-40 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: Germany Coat: red/black/white, white collar and chest, black mantle; smooth Body: body much longer than legs Head: bridge of nose slightly arched; white blaze to muzzle Ears: drop Tail: white tip Personality: energetic, even temperament, playful, cheery Job: small game in hard to reach areas Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *looks like french beagle/basset hound*

Westphalian Dachsbracke

Height: S Weight: 26-49 Life Span: 12 Origin: Austria Coat: deer-red with back hairs, black/tan; dense Body: muscular; strong, round feet; short, sturdy legs; prominent chest bone Head: defined stop; slightly arched head; definite furrows Ears: drop, rounded tips Tail: longer hair on underside Personality: friendly, tireless, not ideal house dog Job: hunting Exercise: 2 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *tree related name*

Alpine Dachsbracke

Height: M Weight: 35-40 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: Germany Coat: tan, white socks, white chest markings, black blanket; short, smooth Head: white blaze; *distinctive flesh-pink nose edged with black Body: slightly arched back Ears: pendant, broad Tail: long Personality: good with children, not good for indoor life, good-natured Job: hunting Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI

German Hound

Height: S Weight: 31-35 Life Span: 12-14 Origin: Sweden Coat: variety, tricolor; smooth Body: body longer than legs Head: large head Ears: drop, rounded tips Tail: long, thick, white tip Personality: rare for solely companionship Job: sporting Exercise: 2 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *Swedish version of Westphalian Dachsbracke*

Drever

Height: M/T Weight: 33-44 Life Span: 12 Origin: Switzerland Coat: 4 varieties--Bernese (white/black patches/tan facial marks), Lucerene (blue mottled, tan markings on face), Schwyz Laufhunds (white/orange patches), Bruno Jura (tan/black); short Body: firm straight back Head: slim, domed head; lacks furrows or wrinkles; chiseled, narrow muzzle Ears: pendant, set low at eye level Tail: carried downward Personality: eager, relaxed, docile Job: tracker on alpine terrain Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *larger of 2 breeds; longer legs*

Schweizer Laufhund

Height: S/M Weight: 18-33 Life Span: 12-13 Origin: Switzerland Coat: Bernese (white with black/tan patches), Schwyz (white/orange), Jura (tan/black), Lucerne (blue mottled); rough or smooth-haired Body: body longer than legs Head: friendly, alert facial expression Ears: pendant, long Tail: long, carried low Personality: highly vocal, friendly Job: tracking boar, badger, bear Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *smaller than cousin; better at tracking*

Schweizer Niederlaufhund

Height: M Weight: 55-77 Life Span: 10 Origin: Germany Coat: red, fawn to biscuit, may be brindled, may have small, light patch on chest; short, harsh, close fitting Body: back rises slightly toward hindquarters Head: broad, flat head; dark alert eyes; dark mask Ears: pendant, broad Personality: steady-natured, good family dog, needs physical and mental activity Job: boar and deer Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *sounds like barabarian*

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 55-88 Life Span: 12 Origin: Germany Coat: deer-red, dark brindled; harsh, short, thick Body: strong, long back Head: strongly defined stop; pendulous flews; slight wrinkling forehead Ears: pendant, high-set, broad Tail: long tail with slight curve Personality: intensely loyal, cautious to strangers; not a good house dog Job: hunting wounded game Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *looks like a tall dachshund*

Hanoverian Scent Hound

Height: M Weight: 33-44 Life Span: 11-12 Origin: Slovakia Coat: black with tan markings; short, coarse Body: oval, tan feet Head: tan muzzle, tan spots above eyes, eyelids always black; slightly tapered black nose Ears: drop, rounded tips Personality: exceptional sense of smell and direction Job: hunting through thickets and brambles Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *name of ham*

Black Forest Hound

Height: T Weight: 44-71 Life Span: 11-12 Origin: Poland Coat: fawn with black saddle; short Body: moderate dewlap Ears: tip of ears twist Personality: lithe, persistent, can track at any speed Job: large game in thick forest Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *name in the origin*

Polish Hound

Height: T Weight: 55-77 Life Span: 10-13 Origin: Hungary Coat: black, tan markings on body and above eyes; coarse, short Body: medium-sized Ears: drop, widen then taper to tip Personality: hardy Job: large game in extreme forest and climate Exercise: 3 Grooming: 2 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI

Transylvanian Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 35-53 Life Span: 10-12 Origin: Former Yugoslavia Coat: reddish-wheaten, white collar and chest, white muzzle; straight, dense Body: robust build Head: long, narrow head; large, dark eyes Ears: drop, flat, thin, rounded tips Personality: docile in home, passionate for hunt, hardy Job: hunt in dense underbrush Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 3 Recognized: FCI *"scent hound from the Sava Valley*

Posavaz Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 35-55 Life Span: 12 Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina Coat: black/tan, tricolor; long, wiry; thick undercoat Body: cat front feet; solid build Head: large, oval, chestnut brown eyes Ears: drop, dark red Personality: implacable in hunt but quiet and gentle at home Job: hunting through cold weather and thick undergrowth Exercise: 3 Grooming: 2 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *scruffy dude*

Bosnian Rough-Coated Hound

Height: M Weight: 44-55 Life Span: 12 Origin: Serbia Coat: black/tan; glossy but rough to touch; tan on chest and face Head: moderate flews Ears: pendant, long Tail: carried saber fashion Personality: calm, gentle Job: variety of game Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *sounds like peregrine*

Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 44-55 Life Span: 12 Origin: Serbia Coat: tricolor red/black/white, striking white markings (legs, chest), black mantle; short, abundant, gleaming Ears: pendant Tail: white tip Personality: loyal, dependable, loving Job: fox hare, larger game Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 3 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *used to be a color variation of montenegrin mountain hound; name in origin and color*

Serbian Tricolor Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 44-55 Life Span: 12-14 Origin: Serbia Coat: tan with black mantle, black on either side of temples; smooth Body: prominent chest bone Head: slanting oval eyes Ears: pendant Personality: happiest in company, sweet, booming voice Job: hunting, watchdog Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *name in origin*

Serbian Hound

Height: M/T Weight: 37-44 Life Span: 11 Origin: Greece Coat: black/tan; tan markings on face; short, smooth Body: back proportionately long to height; graceful, powerful neck Head: shallow stop; typical hound shaped head Ears: drop, rounded tips Tail: tapers to pointed tip Personality: strong character, can develop bad behavior if under stimulated Job: boar, hare Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: FCI *mythical-ish name*

Hellenic Hound

Height: M-XT Weight: 40-60 Life Span: 12-16 Origin: USA Coat: variety; short, dense Body: muscular back and neck Head: broad head; large, dark eyes Ears: drop Personality: tough, courageous, not indoor dog but makes great companion Job: new breed, raccoon and larger game like bears Exercise: 3 Grooming: 1 Training: 2 Sociability: 2 Recognized: no *really short word in name*

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