by Sheryl Matthys | May 4, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Hounds |
This graceful sighthound is poetry in motion. Vital Stats Height: 26 to 32 inches at shoulder Weight: 55 to 105 pounds (males average 90 pounds, females average 70 pounds) Coat: long and silky Life span: 10 to 14 years Summary Borzoi were developed in Russia as...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 4, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Hounds |
This breed stepped out on his own after once being considered a color variety of the English Coonhound. Vital Stats Height: 23 to 30 inches at the shoulder Weight: 45 to 100 pounds Coat: Smooth and glossy Life span: 10 to 12 years Summary Fast and muscular, the...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 4, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Hounds |
This breed is famed for his wrinkled face, long and wonderful ears, and amazing sense of smell. Vital Stats Height: 23 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 80 to 110 pounds Coat: loose and thin Life span: 6 to 10 years Summary The Bloodhound’s ancestors were created...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 4, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Hounds |
This happy-go-lucky hunting dog can also be laidback, gentle, and playful–and makes a great jogging companion, too. Vital Stats Height: 23 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 75 to 100 pounds Coat: short, black coat with tan markings Life span: 10 to 12 years...
by Sheryl Matthys | May 4, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Hounds |
The Beagle is a happy, inquisitive, shorthaired hound who makes a great family companion, an eager hunter in the field–or both! Vital Stats Height: up to 13 inches at shoulder; or 13 to 15 inches at shoulder Weight: 18 to 30 pounds Coat: short Life span: 10 to...
