Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Amy Beth Hanson, The Associated Press A 2-year-old English mastiff led astray by an escape-prone hound dog is happy to be home, but still stinks after ... The Denver Post: How a 2-year-old English mastiff named Gidget got stuck, and rescued, from a Colorado wastewater treatment plant How a 2-year-old English mastiff named Gidget got stuck, and rescued, from a Colorado wastewater treatment plant These 15 classic hound dog breeds are still kept for canine sports, recreational hunting, or just as companions.

Understanding the Context

A hound is a type of hunting dog used by hunters to track or chase prey. [1][2] Hounds can be contrasted with gun dogs that assist hunters by identifying prey and/or recovering shot quarry. The hound breeds were the first hunting dogs. They have either a powerful sense of smell, great speed, or both.

Key Insights

[3] . There are Pharaoh Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Afghans and Beagles, among others. Some hounds share the distinct ability to produce a unique sound known as baying. You'd best sample this... : a dog of any of numerous hunting breeds including both scent hounds (such as the bloodhound and beagle) and sight hounds (such as the greyhound and Afghan hound) Find a list of different types & breeds of hound dogs.

Final Thoughts

Learn what are hounds their characteristics, & what they look like, with pictures.