Otterhounds

One of the oldest of the scent hounds and the A rare hound whose specialty lies in the water It is the Otterhound. He is not used…

Dachshund

Among the most highly esteemed breeds in America and other countries as well is the Dachshund . His name translated from the Ger…

Black and Tan Coonhound

Quoting the official standard, “The Black and Tan Coonhound is first and fundamentally a working dog, capable of withstanding …

Borzoi

The Borzoi or Russian Wolfhound, his more common name, claims lineage as ancient as any in dogdom-with the Afghan, the Saluki an…

Bloodhound

The very name " Bloodhound " strikes terror into a criminal because of its gory implications. The power of scenting th…

Beagles

The most popular breed in the United States behind the Cocker Spaniel are Beagles. Thousands who own one or two dogs hunt them i…

Basset Hounds

The Basset has the keenest nose of any hound save the Bloodhound, is low to the ground like a large-boned Dachshund and has the …

Basenjis

There are three characteristics of the still relatively obscure Basenji that soon may make him one of America's most popula…