Hound HistoryOne of the oldest groups of dogs known to

cooperate with humans.Skeletons have been found in ancient burials Images resembling body type of greyhound

found on tomb walls in ancient Egypt.Are natural hunters, will chase prey until

caught unlike Sporting group.Usually chasing mammals, not birdsUse sight, scent or both to find and catch prey.

Most are VERY fast!!!Don’t expect a hound to wait for you to catch

up!

The Scent HoundsBassetts, Beagle, Coonhound, Bloodhound,

Dachshund, Foxhounds, Harrier, and Otterhound

The NOSE knows!!!Scent is everythingDog’s anatomy is specially designed to get the

most out of every sniff!Leg length on some keeps them closer to the

scent! (Dachshund)Pack mentality is key with only some of these

breeds. (Foxhounds, Harriers, etc…) Pack cooperation is key!

Scent-hound Special RequestsAllow plenty of time to “read the newspaper”

while maintaining pack leader status on walks.

If working your hound, they will be very independent and “follow their nose”.

If not working your hound, keep a close eye (or leash) on them at all times. Follow their nose and get lost!

The Sight HoundsInclude Afghan hounds, Basenjis, Borzois,

Greyhounds, Ibizan hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Salukis, Scottish deerhounds, and Whippets

Originated in areas of high visibility (desert, plains, etc…)

Have a STRONG urge to run (and run fast)!VERY Strong prey drive

Sense of movement of prey is what attracts them not the urge to KILL. (Ultimately, this is the end result, but it’s the thrill of the chase that initiates it.)

Sight-hound Special RequestsNormal walks aren’t going to cut it for these dogsMore independent than Working dogs.

Less Pack driveMake every command count“No free lunch”

Need to get a chance to “stretch their legs”If a sight-hound gets away on a walk to chase a squirrel or

rabbit, it can be next to impossible to get them to return to you!

May be sensitive to certain medications due to low body fat content. (especially barbituates)

Coursing is a great activity to fulfill these breeds(Think Greyhound racing without the track!)

The “Roman” nose

The flat coated Borzoi

Single Dapple

Double Dapple

“Fizz” the Ibizan Hound

Double Suspension Gallop