These dogs are known for their baying howl and stubbornness, but also their mellow nature when not on the hunt.

There are several breeds of coonhounds, including the black and tan coonhound, redbone coonhound, and the bluetick coonhound. Daschunds are experts at digging and share many personality traits with the popular terrier breeds. These tiny hounds come in short-haired, wire-haired and long-haired varieties and are beloved by many for their short, long bodies. Greyhounds are some of the fastest dogs in existence, reaching speeds up to 45 miles per hour during their races. These popular racing dogs also make wonderful family pets due to their calm and gentle personalities. These small, usually tricolored hunting experts are loved for their friendly and gentle nature, as much as their hunting expertise, making them a popular choice for both avid hunters and families.

Popular Hound Breeds of Dogīy far, beagles are the most popular dog in the hound group. Today, the group continues to expand the most recent addition to the hound group is the Sloughi, a mid-size hound bred to chase foxes, jackals, and wild pigs. Despite their long history, Afghan hounds weren’t recognized by the AKC until 1926. The dachshund and greyhound breeds were also accepted in 1885. Hound dog breeds became part of the AKC in 1885, with the acceptance of the basset hound, beagle, and the bloodhound. The American Kennel Club (AKC) was founded in 1884 by a group of dedicated dog sportsmen who wanted to create a premier dog club for the celebration and delegation of specific dog breeds. Bloodhounds are first referenced in the 14th century in England and France, and are so-called because they were considered “blooded” or, having aristocratic blood.įrom these ancient breeds, dozens of modern dog breeds, both sight, and scent hounds, have been developed, resulting in today’s 32 AKC-recognized hound dog breeds. Hubert Hound, originally bred by the monks at Saint-Hubert Monastery in Belgium around 1000 A.D. The oldest existing scent hound may be the bloodhound, which was developed from the St. They were developed in the Asian Mountains as sighthounds, who relied on their excellent vision to spot prey, and speed to catch it. Afghan Hounds are thought to be older than written history by at least a thousand years. The eldest hunting dog breed, and perhaps the first purebred dog breed, is an Afghan Hound. Hunting dogs are some of the oldest breeds developed by man. Hunting dogs also include sporting dogs, which are very prevalent in college sports and hunting! The History of Hound Dog Breeds

Hung Hounds by Donald Armfield