Whippet
Whippet History The Whippet is a breed of domestic dog originally developed in Great Britain. The Kennel Club officially recognized the breed in 1874, but… Read More »Whippet
Hound
Sloughi
Sloughi History The Sloughi or African Sighthound is an ancient sight hound that originated in the Sahara Desert. The Sloughi is a medium-sized, muscular and… Read More »Sloughi
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Deerhound History The Scottish Deerhound is a medium-to-large-sized, long-legged, smooth-haired, scent hound. The Scottish Deerhound was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1897.… Read More »Scottish Deerhound
Saluki
Saluki History The Saluki is a medium-sized, long-legged sighthound, developed in the Middle East as a long-distance runner. The modern English name for the breed… Read More »Saluki
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rhodesian Ridgeback History The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a Southern African breed of domestic dog. The ridged coat is distinctive, being long, straight, and very tight… Read More »Rhodesian Ridgeback
Portuguese Podengo
Portuguese Podengo History The Portuguese Podengo is a type of gundog that originates in Portugal. The Portuguese Podenco is also known as the Portuguese Hound,… Read More »Portuguese Podengo
Pharaoh Hound
Pharaoh Hound History The Pharaoh Hound is a medium to large sized domesticated breed of hound that originated in Egypt. The Egyptians are believed to… Read More »Pharaoh Hound
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen History The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or simply the Petit Basset, is a medium-sized breed of long-haired griffon-type dog originating in… Read More »Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Otterhound
Otterhound History The Otterhound is a scent hound that originated in the British Isles. The Otterhound was used to hunt otters, and the name is… Read More »Otterhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Elkhound History The Norwegian Elkhound is a medium-sized, long-legged, heavy-boned, upright-hunting hound. The Norwegian Elkhound is a medium-sized, long-legged, heavy-boned, and upright-hunting hound. He… Read More »Norwegian Elkhound
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhound History The Irish Wolfhound is an Irish breed of domestic dog. It is the largest extant wolfhound, and was initially bred for hunting… Read More »Irish Wolfhound
Ibizan Hound
Ibizan Hound History The Ibizan Hound is an ancient breed of scenthound from the island of Ibiza. The Ibizan Hound is a medium-sized, long-legged hound.… Read More »Ibizan Hound
Harrier
Harrier History The Harrier is a medium-to-large-sized, short-legged, long-bodied, bird of prey native to Africa. It is believed to have evolved in the Pleistocene era,… Read More »Harrier
Hamiltonstovare
Hamiltonstovare History The Hamiltonstovare is a fairly new American herding and draft horse that was created in the 1990s. The Hamilton is a variety of… Read More »Hamiltonstovare
Greyhound
Greyhound History The Greyhound is a fast and powerful sighthound that originated in the British Isles. The Greyhound is the fastest of all land animals,… Read More »Greyhound
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen History The Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen (GBGV or GBGVP) is a medium to large-sized French scent hound. Although in the past… Read More »Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz History The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized spitz-type Nordic sleddog. The origins and ancestry of the Lapponian Herder or Finn-Spitze is often disputed,… Read More »Finnish Spitz
English Foxhound
English Foxhound History The English Foxhound is a large, muscular hound with a bushy tail. The coat is white with tan or brown highlights. The… Read More »English Foxhound
Dachshund
Dachshund History The Dachshund is a breed of domesticated canine, distinguished by its long, low body. Its name means “badger hound” in-German, though it has… Read More »Dachshund
Cirneco Dell’etna
Cirneco Dell’etna History The Cirneco dell’Etna (also called the Etna Sheepdog) is a herding dog from southern Italy. It is the national mascot of Sicily.… Read More »Cirneco Dell’etna
Borzoi
Borzoi History The Borzoi is a Russian breed of large sighthound that was originally used to track deer and boar. The Borzoi is a medium-sized,… Read More »Borzoi
Black and Tan Coonhound
Black and Tan Coonhound History The Black and Tan Coonhound is a type of hound that is developed through selective breeding. The origins of the… Read More »Black and Tan Coonhound
Bloodhound
Bloodhound History The Bloodhound is a scent hound and member of the Hound Group. The Bloodhound’s name derives from the word “blood”, which refers to… Read More »Bloodhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Bluetick Coonhound History The Bluetick Coonhound is a medium-sized, shorthaired hound that was originally developed in the American South. The distinctive white hairs of the… Read More »Bluetick Coonhound
Basset Fauve De Bretagne
Basset Fauve De Bretagne History The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a FCI and UKC registered French scent hound with a short nose. It is… Read More »Basset Fauve De Bretagne
Basset Hound
Basset Hound History The Basset hound is a breed of scenthound originally developed in medieval Europe. The ancestors of modern Bassets were used as a… Read More »Basset Hound
Azawakh
Azawakh History The Azawakh is a sighthound from West Africa. It is known for its endurance and speed, and its distinctive elongated head. The Azawakh… Read More »Azawakh
Basenji
Basenji History The Basenji, also called the African Barkless Dog, is a breed of domesticated, scent hounds. The origin of the Basenji is unknown. However,… Read More »Basenji
American Foxhound
American Foxhound History The American Foxhound is a type of hound that originated in the 1600s and was traditionally used to hunt foxes. The AKC… Read More »American Foxhound
Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound History The Afghan Hound is an ancient, medium-sized sighthound with a long, straight coat. Developed in Central Asia, the Afghan Hound has been… Read More »Afghan Hound