43 breeds in this group

Hound Dog Breeds — Complete Guide

Bred for tracking prey by sight or scent. Independent and determined. Hounds come in a wide range of sizes and exercise needs.

Avg Energy: 3.8/5

Avg Trainability: 2.6/5

Avg Kid-Friendly: 4.0/5

Foundation Stock Herding Hound Hybrid Miscellaneous Non-Sporting Sporting Terrier Toy Working

Whippet - Hound group dog breed

Whippet

England · 12-15 years

11-21 kg · Shedding 1/5

Beagle - Hound group dog breed

Beagle

England · 10-15 years

9-11 kg · Shedding 3/5

Greyhound - Hound group dog breed

Greyhound

Egypt/England · 10-13 years

27-40 kg · Shedding 2/5

Harrier - Hound group dog breed

Harrier

England · 12-15 years

20-27 kg · Shedding 3/5

Cirneco dell'Etna - Hound group dog breed

Cirneco dell'Etna

Italy · 12-14 years

8-12 kg · Shedding 1/5

Lurcher - Hound group dog breed

Lurcher

United Kingdom · 12-15 years

18-32 kg · Shedding 2/5

Dachshund - Hound group dog breed

Dachshund

Germany · 12-16 years

5-15 kg · Shedding 2/5

Rhodesian Ridgeback - Hound group dog breed

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Zimbabwe/South Africa · 10-12 years

32-41 kg · Shedding 2/5

Basset Hound - Hound group dog breed

Basset Hound

France · 12-13 years

20-29 kg · Shedding 3/5

Basenji - Hound group dog breed

Basenji

Congo/Central Africa · 13-14 years

9-12 kg · Shedding 2/5

Ibizan Hound - Hound group dog breed

Ibizan Hound

Spain · 11-14 years

20-29 kg · Shedding 2/5

Pharaoh Hound - Hound group dog breed

Pharaoh Hound

Malta · 12-14 years

20-25 kg · Shedding 2/5

Hamiltonstovare

Sweden · 12-14 years

23-27 kg · Shedding 3/5

Portuguese Podengo

Portugal · 12-15 years

4-30 kg · Shedding 2/5

Segugio Italiano

Italy · 12-14 years

18-28 kg · Shedding 3/5

Transylvanian Hound

Hungary/Romania · 10-14 years

22-35 kg · Shedding 3/5

Canarian Warren Hound

Canary Islands · 11-13 years

20-25 kg · Shedding 1/5

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - Hound group dog breed

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

France · 14-16 years

11-18 kg · Shedding 3/5

Plott Hound - Hound group dog breed

Plott Hound

United States · 12-14 years

18-27 kg · Shedding 3/5

Redbone Coonhound - Hound group dog breed

Redbone Coonhound

United States · 12-15 years

20-32 kg · Shedding 3/5

Thai Ridgeback

Thailand · 12-13 years

16-34 kg · Shedding 2/5

Treeing Walker Coonhound

United States · 12-13 years

20-32 kg · Shedding 3/5

Coonhound - Hound group dog breed

Coonhound

United States · 10-14 years

20-36 kg · Shedding 3/5

Mudhol Hound - Hound group dog breed

Mudhol Hound

India · 10-14 years

22-28 kg · Shedding 1/5

Kanni

India · 14-16 years

16-22 kg · Shedding 1/5

Chippiparai - Hound group dog breed

Chippiparai

India · 12-15 years

15-20 kg · Shedding 1/5

Irish Wolfhound - Hound group dog breed

Irish Wolfhound

Ireland · 6-8 years

48-70 kg · Shedding 3/5

Borzoi - Hound group dog breed

Borzoi

Russia · 9-14 years

25-48 kg · Shedding 3/5

American English Coonhound - Hound group dog breed

American English Coonhound

United States · 11-12 years

20-30 kg · Shedding 3/5

Azawakh - Hound group dog breed

Azawakh

West Africa · 12-15 years

15-25 kg · Shedding 3/5

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen - Hound group dog breed

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

France · 13-15 years

18-20 kg · Shedding 3/5

Norwegian Elkhound - Hound group dog breed

Norwegian Elkhound

Norway · 12-15 years

20-23 kg · Shedding 5/5

Scottish Deerhound - Hound group dog breed

Scottish Deerhound

Scotland · 8-11 years

34-50 kg · Shedding 2/5

Sloughi - Hound group dog breed

Sloughi

North Africa · 12-14 years

18-28 kg · Shedding 1/5

Rajapalayam - Hound group dog breed

Rajapalayam

India · 10-12 years

22-32 kg · Shedding 2/5

Bloodhound - Hound group dog breed

Bloodhound

Belgium/France · 10-12 years

36-50 kg · Shedding 3/5

American Foxhound - Hound group dog breed

American Foxhound

United States · 11-13 years

27-32 kg · Shedding 3/5

Black and Tan Coonhound - Hound group dog breed

Black and Tan Coonhound

United States · 10-12 years

29-50 kg · Shedding 3/5

Bluetick Coonhound - Hound group dog breed

Bluetick Coonhound

United States · 11-12 years

20-36 kg · Shedding 3/5

English Foxhound - Hound group dog breed

English Foxhound

England · 10-13 years

27-34 kg · Shedding 3/5

Saluki - Hound group dog breed

Saluki

Middle East · 10-17 years

18-27 kg · Shedding 2/5

Otterhound - Hound group dog breed

Otterhound

England · 10-13 years

36-54 kg · Shedding 3/5

Afghan Hound - Hound group dog breed

Afghan Hound

Afghanistan · 12-18 years

23-27 kg · Shedding 3/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hound dogs?

Bred for tracking prey by sight or scent. Independent and determined. Hounds come in a wide range of sizes and exercise needs.

How many Hound breeds are there?

There are 43 Hound breeds in our database. Popular examples include Whippet, Beagle, Greyhound.

Are Hound dogs good family pets?

Hound breeds average 4.0/5 for kid-friendliness and 2.6/5 for trainability. The most family-friendly Hound breeds include Whippet, Beagle, Greyhound. Individual breed traits vary, so always research specific breeds.