Scent hounds are dogs specifically bred to use their sense of smell to track scents. The average dog’s nose features about 300 million olfactory recep
Bred in the United States, the American English Coonhound is a medium-sized hunting breed with long ears, short fur, and lengthy snouts for sniffing o
The borzoi, also known as the Russian wolfhound, is a large hound native to Russia, with a deep chest, narrow limbs, and smooth, long fur. Borzois can
The Afghan hound is a majestic dog, known for their long, silky coat. They are a medium-large and slim breed of dog popular for their show-worthy qual
The Azawakh (pronounced AH-ZA-WAHK) is a medium-sized, but tall and ancient dog breed originating from the West African Sahara Desert. It's known
The Thai Ridgeback is a muscular medium to large dog breed with primitive roots in Thailand. This athletic breed is known for the ridge of hair along
The Carolina dog is a medium-size breed known for its tall and pointed ears, long snout, and lithe frame. They are also known as “American dingoes” or
The Mountain Cur, or Mountain Kerr, is an intelligent, hardworking, and loyal dog breed, making it a dependable addition to many families. Referred to
The harrier is a medium-size hound dog breed from the United Kingdom with a short, smooth coat and strong resemblance to beagles and foxhounds. The br
The Irish wolfhound is a giant hound native to Ireland. Recognized as the tallest dog breed, they stand up to seven feet tall when on their hind legs.
The Spanish Galgo is a medium-size hound dog breed from Spain with a short, smooth or rough coat and a narrow, lanky build. Also known as the Spanish
The Rhodesian ridgeback is a large hound dog breed from Africa that has a short, smooth coat with a distinctive ridge of fur running down the spine. T
The treeing walker coonhound is a medium-large hound dog breed native to the United States that has a short, low-maintenance coat and long, floppy ear
Hailing from Sicily, the Cirneco (pronounced 'cheer-NEK-o') dell'Etna is a good-natured, independent, and athletic sighthound. Their petit
The English foxhound is a medium-large hound dog breed from England with a short, thick coat that often comes in tricolor (black, white, and tan). The
The bloodhound is a large hound dog from France with a hardy build, short fur, wrinkly skin, extra-long ears, and an incredibly powerful nose. This br
The Basset Hound is a medium-sized French hound breed known for its floppy ears, short legs, long nose, wrinkly skin, and short coat. One of the most
The Redbone coonhound is a medium to large American hound dog with a short, sleek, brilliant red coat and a muscular body. Mild-mannered yet energetic
The bluetick coonhound is a medium-large hound dog breed native to the United States that sports a trademark ticked pattern on their short, smooth coa
The miniature dachshund is a small hound dog breed from Germany with either a short, wirehaired, or longhaired coat and a long, low body. These dogs a
Some of the oldest dog breeds can be traced back to ancient Egypt, and many Egyptian dog breeds are very popular today. It's often suggested that
The saluki, one of the world’s oldest breeds, is a medium-sized dog that is known for their slim, muscular, rugged frame built for speed and endurance
The beagle is one of the most recognizable medium-sized dog breeds, known for their large, expressive eyes, floppy ears, and upright, white-tipped tai
The podenco is a small to large-sized hound dog breed from the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain (where podenco means "hound" in Spani
Meet the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, a small hunting dog native to southern Europe with a slim build, pointed ears, and either short and smooth or lon
The Sloughi dog is a medium-to-large hound breed native to North Africa that is known for its long legs, slim build, short fur, and fast running abili
The Norwegian elkhound is a medium-size hound dog breed from Norway that has a thick, medium-length coat; erect ears; and a curled tail. It's an ancie
The black mouth cur, named for their square black muzzle, is a shorthaired ranch dog with a sweet personality. Their energy, intelligence, and tenacit
The otterhound is a large English hound breed with long ears, a sturdy build, webbed feet, and signature shaggy fur. They love swimming and have a str
The black and tan coonhound is a large-sized, friendly, and sociable hound dog. The breed is known for its incredibly sensitive scent skills and a swe
The whippet is a dog breed quite similar to the greyhound, though smaller in size. They can run as fast as 35 miles per hour, making the whippet
The Scottish deerhound is a large dog breed from Scotland with a long and lean physique much like a greyhound. Among the tallest of all dog breeds, th
The Pharaoh hound is a medium-sized dog breed from Egypt with a long, thin build, large pointed ears, and a short, glossy coat. This breed has been us
Often referred to as the "GBGV" or "Grand," the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a shaggy, active, and independent scent-hound from Fra
The basenji is a small hound dog breed from central Africa with a short, smooth coat that notoriously doesn’t shed or smell much. These dogs sport upr
The Griffon Nivernais is a medium-size hound dog breed from France with a long, rough, shaggy coat that gives the dog a somewhat scruffy look. The dog
The treeing Tennessee brindle is a medium-sized cur-type dog, native to the United States, and known for its lanky, lean body, a tail that sticks stra
The greyhound is a large-size hound dog breed from Egypt with long, muscular legs, a narrow, streamlined body, and a short, smooth coat. A narrow head
The Plott hound is a medium-large hound dog breed from the United States with a short, shiny coat that’s typically brindle. The dog’s ears are medium-
Energetic and protective, the American leopard hound gets their name from not only where the breed originated but also their classic spotted coat and
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, "PBGV" or "Petit" for short, is a small, shaggy-coated scent hound developed in France. Known for th
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne, also known as a Brittany Basset, is a small to medium-sized hunting dog. As their official French name may allude, this
The silken windhound is a medium-sized sighthound breed developed in the United States. True to its name, this breed has a medium-long silky coat that
