Hound Dog Breeds
Discover 23 dog breeds categorized as hound. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Afghan Hound
Aloof, Clownish, Dignified, Independent, Happy, Affectionate, Gentle, Curious, Friendly, Playful
Afghanistan
American Foxhound
Kind, Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave, Curious
United States
Azawakh
Aloof, Affectionate, Attentive, Fierce, Refined
Mali
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Brave, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Independent, Dignified, Quiet
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active
France
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Quiet, Brave
France
Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Black and Tan Coonhound
Easygoing, Gentle, Adaptable, Trusting, Even Tempered, Lovable, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Independent, Friendly
United States
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Protective
Belgium
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly, Intelligent, Active, Loyal, Gentle, Affectionate, Curious, Quiet, Playful, Independent
United States
Dachshund
Stubborn, Devoted, Playful, Lively, Clever, Courageous
Germany
Greyhound
Affectionate, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Sweet, Loving, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Harrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Cheerful, Sweet-Tempered, Tolerant, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Dignified, Brave, Gentle, Independent
United Kingdom
Irish Wolfhound
Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Dignified, Patient, Thoughtful, Generous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle
Ireland
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Egypt
Plott
Bold, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
United States
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful
United States
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Loyal, Dignified, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Independent
Zimbabwe
Saluki
Aloof, Reserved, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Brave, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Dignified, Gentle
Arabian Peninsula
Scottish Deerhound
Docile, Friendly, Dignified, Gentle
Scotland
Thai Ridgeback
Protective, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Familial, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Playful
Thailand
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Loyal, Brave
United States
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Curious, Playful, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England