| There are 23 different breeds of hounds accepted by the
American Kennel Club, and numerous others not yet accepted. The breeds
are evenly split between Scent Hounds and Sight Hounds. Now, this is
not to say that scent hounds never chase something they see, or that sight
hounds never put their head down and follow a trail, but as a general rule
they have two totally different methods of hunting. |
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| Scent Hounds |
The breeds whose primary method of hunting is to follow
a trail. Probably the best known of this group is the Bloodhound
and the Beagle. Click on the individual breed name for more
information and links to the parent club, local clubs and
breeders. |
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American
Foxhound |
Bloodhound |
Norwegian
Elkhound |
| Bassett
Hound |
Dachshund |
Otterhound |
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Beagle |
English
Foxhound |
Petit Basset
Griffon Vendeen |
| Black & Tan
Coonhound |
Harrier |
Plott
Hound |
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| Sight Hounds |
The breeds whose primary method of
hunting is to chase down their prey, by sight. Probably the best
know of this group would be the Greyhound. Click on the individual
breed name for more information and links to the parent club,
local clubs and breeders. |
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