Hounds COPY Flashcards
Height: XT
Weight: 60-66
Life Span: 11-12
Origin: UK
Coat: any; brindle; soft, smooth; velvety
Body: 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
Height: S
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
Height: T
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
Height: M
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
Height: XT
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
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
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
*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
Height: XT
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
Scottish Deerhound
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
Height: T/XT
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
Height: T/XT
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
Height: T/XT
Weight: 44-66
Life Span: 12
Origin: Spain
Coat: any color; smooth or wirehaired; may have beard
Body: skinny; 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
Height: T
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
Height: T/XT
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
Height: T
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
Height: (M)(S)
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
Height: S
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
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
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: 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
Beagle Harrier
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
