Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound

A romantic past lives on in this devoted, gentle, and courageous dog. Vital Stats Height: 28 to 32 inches at shoulder Weight: 75 to 110 pounds (males average 97 pounds, females average 85 pounds) Coat: long and wiry Life span: 8 to 11 Summary The original purpose of...
Saluki

Saluki

This sighthound is a living antiquity. Vital Stats Height: 23 to 28 inches at shoulder Weight: 35 to 70 pounds Coat: short, smooth, and silky Life span: 12 to 14 years Summary One of the oldest of dog breeds, Salukis were once considered a gift from Allah....
Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback

He’s gone from hunting lions to capturing the hearts of his people. Vital Stats Height: 24 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 70 to 85 pounds Coat: short and shiny Life span: 10 to 12 years or more Summary This handsome dog was created in Africa to be a versatile...
Redbone Coonhound

Redbone Coonhound

There’s just something special about a red dog. Vital Stats Height: 21 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 45 to 70 pounds Coat: short and smooth Life span: 10 to 12 years or more Summary These medium-sized hounds have a gorgeous red coat, the pleading expression...
Pocket Beagle

Pocket Beagle

This undersized member of the hound family is happy and inquisitive. Vital Stats Height: 7 to 12 inches at shoulder Weight: 7 to 15 pounds Coat: smooth, multi-colored, and water-resistant Life span: 10 years Summary Smaller than the average Beagle, these compact...
Plott Hound

Plott Hound

A big game hunter, the Plott is a fervently independent hound. Vital Stats Height: 20 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 40 to 75 pounds (males average 62 pounds, females average 52 pounds) Coat: short and smooth Life span: 12 to 14 years Summary This pack-hunting breed...
Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hound

Gentle, loving, and clownish, the Pharaoh Hound is also so sensitive he actually blushes! Vital Stats Height: 21 to 25 inches at shoulder Weight: 45 to 55 pounds Coat: short and fine Life span: 11 to 14 years Summary The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed that’s...
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Underneath the appearance of tousled cuteness, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen has the heart of a dedicated hunter. Vital Stats Height: 13 to 15 inches at shoulder Weight: 30 to 40 pounds Coat: medium-long and harsh Life span: 14 years or more Summary The Petit...
Otterhound

Otterhound

Strong and shaggy, the Otterhound delights owners with his antics. Vital Stats Height: 24 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: males, around 115 pounds; females, around 80 pounds Coat: shaggy and long Life span: 10 to 12 years or more Summary The large and rough-coated...
Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Seemingly pure stamina in canine form, the Norwegian Elkhound was the pride of the Vikings. Vital Stats Height: 19.5 to 20.5 inches at shoulder Weight: males average 55 pounds; females average 48 pounds Coat: short and thick Life span: 12 to 15 years Summary This...
Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound

Imaginative, funny, and affectionate, this small hound loves living in the lap of luxury. Vital Stats Height: 13 to 15 inches at shoulder Weight: 6 to 15 pounds (most average about 8 pounds) Coat: short and satiny Life span: 14 to 15 years Summary The Italian...
Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound

This gentle giant has a kindly disposition and dignified demeanor. Vital Stats Height: 32 to 35 inches at shoulder Weight: 115 to 180 pounds (males average 160 pounds, females average 127 pounds) Coat: shaggy and rough Life span: 6 to 8 years Summary The Irish...
Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hound

A living representative of an ancient god. Vital Stats Height: 22.5 to 27.5 inches at shoulder Weight: 45 to 50 pounds Coat: short and harsh Life span: 10 to 14 years Summary The Ibizan Hound was originally bred to hunt rabbits and small game on the Balearic island of...
Harrier

Harrier

These “Super Beagles” were crafted for the big hunt. Vital Stats Height: 19 to 21 inches at shoulder Weight: 45 to 60 pounds Coat: short and thick Life span: 10 to 12 years or more Summary Harriers originally were bred to hunt hares and foxes. Today,...
Greyhound

Greyhound

Beneath the sleek and speedy exterior lies a couch potato at heart. Vital Stats Height: 25 to 30 inches at shoulder Weight: 50 to 85 pounds (males average 75 pounds, females average 57 pounds) Coat: short and smooth Life span: 12 to 15 years or older Summary...
English Foxhound

English Foxhound

The good-natured English Foxhound is an active dog with a cheerful approach to life. Vital Stats Height: 23 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 55 to 75 pounds Coat: short and hard Life span: 10 to 13 years Summary The English Foxhound was originally a hunting dog,...
Dachshund

Dachshund

This smallest of the hounds is short on leg but long on personality. Vital Stats Height: Miniature, 6 inches at shoulder; Standard, 8 to 9 inches at shoulder Weight: Miniature, 11 pounds and under; Standard, 16 to 32 pounds Coat: short and shiny Life span: 12 to 15...
Borzoi

Borzoi

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...
Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhound

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...
Bloodhound

Bloodhound

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...
Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound

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...
Beagle

Beagle

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...
Basset Hound

Basset Hound

This aristocratic French hound is an easy keeper with a charming personality. Vital Stats Height: up to 14 inches at shoulder Weight: 50 to 65 pounds Coat: short and smooth Life span: 10 to 12 years Summary The Basset was bred for hunting small game such as rabbits...
Basenji

Basenji

Barkless but not silent, the mischievous Basenji is a con artist of the highest order and will challenge your intelligence and sense of humor. Vital Stats Height: 16 to 17 inches at shoulder Weight: 22 to 24 pounds Coat: short and fine Life span: 10 to 12 years...
Azawakh

Azawakh

A desert sighthound who runs like the wind. Vital Stats Height: 23.5 to 29 inches at shoulder Weight: 33 to 55 pounds Coat: short and smooth Life span: 12 to 15 years Summary Named for the Azawakh Valley in the Sahara desert where he originated, this is a lean and...
American Foxhound

American Foxhound

This breed is found primarily in large packs in the Southern and Eastern United States, where foxhunting is a favorite sport among the horsey set. Vital Stats Height: 21 to 25 inches at shoulder Weight: 40 to 60 pounds Coat: medium-length hard coat Life span: 12 to 13...
American English Coonhound

American English Coonhound

This graceful athlete is descended from English Foxhounds. Vital Stats Height: 23 to 26 inches at shoulder Weight: in proportion to height Coat: medium-length and tough Life span: 10 to 12 years or more Summary A descendent of the English Foxhound, this hunting dog is...
Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

Handsome, sensitive and independent, the Afghan is treasured by those who know and love him. Vital Stats Height: 24 to 28 inches at shoulder Weight: 50 to 60 pounds Coat: long and silky Life span: 10 to 12 years Summary The Afghan Hound is elegance personified. This...