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Hound Dog
Dog Information and Dog Care Tips for Hunting Dogs
That Are Hound Dog Breeds

   The Hound dogs are well know as fantastic hunting dogs, bred primarily to seek and hunt prey!

  Hound dogs hunt either by sight or sound, but all have one trait in common, stamina. These dog breeds include the Sighthounds, Scent Hounds, and those that hunt by both sight and scent including the Spitz Hounds

   Many Hound dogs make very good companions. The Scent hounds for example, are very much like rambunctious children. Yet some of the hound dogs would rather be hunting than anything else. These dogs some may seem a bit distant and aloof, that is part of their nature. Focused hunting dogs, especially the Spitz, can have a very hard time sitting still or paying attention. Their minds are actively seeking and they are instinctively ready for the chase.

   Hound dogs can make reliable sturdy pets, with exceptional stamina. But Hound dogs are hound dogs, so no matter which breed of hound dog it is, keep in mind that these are instinctual hunting dogs. Once a hound dog catches a scent or sees a moving target, it will readily pursue it with no bounds. For their safety, hound dogs, will need to be kept on a leash or securely fenced. Many should not be trusted around small animals.

Hound Dog Backgrounds

   The Hound dog breeds include some of the oldest dog breeds. They were primarily developed for use in hunting. They hunting dogs possess strong ancestral traits, renowned for their exceptional scenting abilities, great speed, or keen sight. Traditionally hound dogs lead the hunt rather than waiting for the hunter's directions. Hound dog breeds include the Sighthounds, the Scent hounds, and other hound types such as the Spitz breeds.

   Sighthounds, originating in the Middle East and Asia, are the world’s oldest types of dogs. They were bred to hunt by sight and course prey. Depicted in history as a nobleman's companion, they are powerful, swift, and have keen sight.
Scent hounds were developed in Europe and North America to track and pin point prey, and then alert the hunter. Consequently, some of these hounds can be very vocal.

   Other hound dog breeds hunt by sight and scent, and they also possess a listening ability . These hounds are diverse bunch and include the Spitz hounds. The Spitz can be easily identified by their pricked ears, a ruff around the neck, and a tail that curls up and over the back.

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