Hound Dog Breeds
Discover 22 dog breeds categorized as hound. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Afghan Hound
Aloof, Clownish, Dignified, Independent, Happy, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Dignified, Gentle, Loyal, Funny, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Independent, Curious, Goofy, Protective, Loves Chicken, Smart, Loves To Play Ball And Do Tricks
Afganistan
American Foxhound
Kind, Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Funny, Athletic, Brave, Independent, Protective, Hyper Girl, Active Little Lady, Precious Doll Baby, Gives Huggies, Loveable Baby, SweetPea, Sweet Heart, Loving, Cuddly, Sweet, Fun, Cuddles, Shy, Scratches Behind His Ears
United States
Azawakh
Aloof, Affectionate, Attentive, Rugged, Fierce, Refined
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Athletic, Brave, Loyal, Affectionate, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Friendly, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Gentle, Loves Treats, Spayed or Neutered, Quiet, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Independent, Sweet, Active, Available for Foster, Family Friendly, No walks yet I am a puppy, No Refunds on puppies, Seeks Affection, Silly Playful, Cuddle Bug, Crate trained, Eager to Please, Gives kisses, Quick learner, Food motivated, Playful Goofy, Active Home, Dog Selective, High jumper climber, Mouthy, Multiple Visits required, Needs Socialization with People and or Dogs, Needs Basic Training, Older Children only, Velcro Dog, Toy motivated, Loves to play Fetch, Not good with vet care, Not Good with Cats, Dog Friendly, Snuggle Bug, Bold, Protective, Calm, Good with Men Women
Demokratiska republika Kongo
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Positive Interactions with Kids, Activity Level Moderate, Recommendation Older children due to fearful shy temperament that may be incompatible with young children, Requirement Only dog home due to a history of behaviors incompatible with a multidog home, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Not Housetrained, Not Spayed Neutered, Puppy Vaccination Series, Yard Required, Shy, Eager to Please, Lap Pet, Rides well in Car, Couch, Gentle, Smart, Loyal, Loves, Curious, Loved Kids, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Location CT, Spayed Neutered, Quiet, Loves kisses, Brave, Couch Potato, Dignified, Independent, Early Bird Ready, Housetrained, No Cats, Older Kids thirteen positive, Some Dogs, Have a Heart Fund, Medical Treatment, Future Veterinary Care Needed, Unknown Kid Cat Dog Scores
Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Playful, Gentle, Quiet, Friendly, Athletic, Funny, Loves, Adoption, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Fostered Playgrouped with Dogs, Fostered Tested with Cats, Fostered with Kids, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Good with Dogs, Needs Active Lifestyle, Social, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Good With Kids Over Recommended, Can Be Skittish, Fenced Yard Required, Brave, Couch, Independent, Protective
Black and Tan Coonhound
Easygoing, Gentle, Adaptable, Trusting, Even Tempered, Lovable, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Smart, Quiet, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Playful, Available for FOSTER, Sponsored Adoption Fee, Couch, Brave, Loyal, Dignified, Independent, Looking For A Calm Household, Dog Friendly, Good with Kids, Loves Cuddles And Playmates, Cuddly, Sweet, Loves Toys, Available to Foster, FOCUS Free Adoption, Playgroup Particpant, Spayed Neutered, Housetrained, Crate Trained, Needs a Home w Other Dogs
Verenigde Staten
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Friendly, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Not Housetrained, Not Spayed Neutered, Puppy Vaccination Series, Yard Required, Shy, Eager to Please, Lap Pet, Playful, Rides well in Car, Fostered Playgrouped with Dogs, Curious, Gentle, Independent, Smart, Brave, Loyal, Loves, Available for Foster, Early Bird Ready, Athletic, Funny, Couch, Heartworm Treatment Needed, Dignified, Protective, Walks Good on Leash, Cat Friendly, Cuddle Bug, Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Sporty, Knows Basic Commands, Loves Water, Mellow, Snuggly, Loves Friends, Loves Toys, Housetrained, Quiet, Saved from E List, Wiggly, Sweet, Best Friend
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly, Intelligent, Active, Gentle, Playful, Loves, Quiet, Affectionate, Calm, Couch, Friendly, Curious, Dignified, Loyal, Funny, Smart, Petcation Approved, Independent, Athletic, Gets along with dogs, Gets along with Kids, Gets along with cats, Brave, Protective, Cat Curious, Dog Selective, Diamond in the Ruff, Foster Candidate, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Adult Only Home Preferred, Single Dog Home, Full Of Joy Loving His New Life Off A Chain
Greyhound
Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Funny, Smart, Independent, Loves, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Brave, Daring Diva, Early Bird Ready, Quiet, Gentle, Sweet, Athletic, Loyal, Couch, in BEND, Calm, Gives Kisses, Not Good with Cats, Adoption Fee one hundred eighty, People friendly, Energy Moderate, Experience None, Good on a Leash, Good with Dogs, Dog Friendly, Dignified, in PORTLAND, Loves Kisses, Good with Kids, Loves Food And Naps
Harrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Cheerful, Sweet-Tempered, Tolerant, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Brave, Funny, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Quiet, Smart, Loves Kisses
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Irish Wolfhound
Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Dignified, Patient, Thoughtful, Generous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loves, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Adult Only Home Preferred, Athletic, Shy, Submisive, Available for Foster, Loyal, Protective, Brave, Dignified, Independent
Ireland
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Gentle, Energy High, Loves Toys, Loves to Cuddle, Knows Basic Commands, Protective of Food, Toy Possessive, Adult Only Home Preferred, Breed Experience Required, Dog Selective, Experience Moderate, Good on a Leash, Size Medium thirty to fifty nine lbs, Athletic, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave, Curious, Funny, Independent, Couch potato, Loves Kisses, Dog Friendly, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Loves kisses, Protective, Great Expressions, So cute, An Adorable Redhead
Plott
Bold, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Affectionate, Friendly, Curious, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Good with Dogs, Wiggly, Cuddle Bug, Housetrained, Outgoing, Being rehomed by owner, Athletic, Available for Foster, Independent, Quiet, Brave, Couch, Dignified, Heartworm positive, Good with Children, Eager To Please, Energy Moderate, Experience None, Good on a Leash
Verenigde Staten
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Loyal, Dignified, Sensitive, Intelligent, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Brave, Independent, Quiet, Protective, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Funny, Gentle, Dignified, Sweet, Loves kisses, Good with Dogs, Escape artist, Knows some tricks or commands, Walks Nicely on Leash, Energetic, Agile, Shy, Leash Trained, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Talkative
Saluki
Aloof, Reserved, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Smart, Independent, Brave, Curious, Loyal, Playful, Loves, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Couch potato, Loves Kisses, Protective, shy
Scottish Deerhound
Docile, Friendly, Dignified, Gentle, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Athletic
Thai Ridgeback
Protective, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Familial, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Loves, Couch, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Independent, Gentle, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Protective, Dignified, Brave, Dog Friendly, Loves kisses
Muang Thai
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Trainable, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Athletic, Funny, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Brave, Independent, Available to Foster, Protective, Goofy, Loving, Dignified, Sweet, Incredibly Smart, Love Bug, World Class Cuddler, Adult Only Home Preferred
Verenigde Staten
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Curious, Quiet, Athletic, Dignified, Cat Friendly, Couch, Protective, Would Love To Be A Purse Dog, Brave, Loves Kids, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Independent, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Housebroken, Needs Active Lifestyle, in PORTLAND
About Hound Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as hound. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the hound category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to hound
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Hound Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Afghan Hound, American Foxhound, Azawakh, Basenji, Basset Bleu de Gascogne.
Finding the Right Hound Dog
When considering a hound dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.