Contents
The Domestic Dog
Dog Groups and Breeds
The Sporting Group
The Hound Group
The Working Group
The Terrier Group
The Toy Group
The Nonsporting Group
The Herding Group
Crossbreeds
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The Hound Group
Hounds are the oldest group of dogs. Originally used as hunters, they are divided into two types—scent hounds and sight hounds—based on the primary sense they use for hunting. Hounds need plenty of exercise. Though friendly, they often have difficulty with obedience training due to their strong hunting instincts. Their
average lifespan is 8–14 years.
Basset Hound
The basset hound is descended from dogs that were used for hunting during the French Revolution and then crossed with bloodhounds in Britain in the late 1800s.
Temperament
- Personality: Calm, easygoing
- Exercise needs: Moderate
- With children: Very friendly
Appearance
- Size: Medium (40–60 lbs, 13–15" tall)
- Color: Black, white, and tan (tricolor)
- Coat: Short, hard, smooth
- Grooming: Clean ears and brush weekly
Beagle
The beagle is likely descended from foxhounds and has been used in England since the 1300s to hunt hares. The breed was brought to America in the 1600s and has since become a beloved family pet.
Temperament
- Personality: Amiable, lively, vocal
- Exercise needs: Moderate
- With children: Gentle, playful, tolerant
Appearance
- Size: Small to medium (18–30 lbs, 13–15" tall)
- Color: Mix of white, black, and tan
- Coat: Close, hard
- Grooming: Brush weekly
Bloodhound
The bloodhound is thought to descend from the St. Hubert’s hound, and William the Conqueror is said to have brought it to England in the 11th century. An incredibly useful breed, it is known for its keen sense of smell and its tracking abilities.
Temperament
- Personality: Determined, calm
- Exercise needs: High
- With children: Gentle but not playful
Appearance
- Size: Large (80–110 lbs, 23–27" tall)
- Color: Black or red and tan, tawny
- Coat: Short, thick
- Grooming: Brush weekly; clean ears and wrinkles daily
Dachshund
The dachshund as we know it today was developed in Germany in the late 1800s, but a less refined version has been around since the 1500s. They‘re divided into two classes—miniature and standard—
according to weight, but both classes remain members of the same breed. They are bred to hunt small mammals, which they follow underground into their burrows.
Temperament
- Personality: Curious, active
- Exercise needs: Low
- With children: Good with children in family, may snap at other children
Appearance
- Size: Small to medium (miniature: 9–10 lbs, 5–6" tall; standard 16–32 lbs, 8–9" tall)
- Color: Solid red, red with cream, black, chocolate, gray, or fawn with tan
- Coat: Smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired
- Grooming: Smooth: brush weekly; wirehaired: brush 1–2 times weekly; longhaired: brush every other day
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