Beagle	Basset Hound	Borzoi	Whippet

Hounds are tracking and hunting dogs with powerful noses. They are also know for their incredible stamina levels. But make sure you don't mind the trademarked "baying" for which certain hounds are known.

• Afghan Hound
• American Foxhound
• Basenji
• Basset Hound
• Beagle
• Black and Tan Coonhound
• Bloodhound
• Borzoi
• Dachshund
• English Foxhound
• Greyhound
• Harrier
• Ibizan Hound
• Irish Wolfhound
• Norwegian Elkhound
• Otterhound
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
• Pharaoh Hound
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
• Saluki
• Scottish Deerhound
• Whippet

Based on whether a Hound uses his sight to track or sound to track, there are two types of Hounds:
Sight Hounds and Scent Hounds

Sight Hounds:
Greyhound
Whippet
Borzoi
are the common sight hounds

Scent Hounds:
Beagle
Basset Hound
Dachshund
are the common Scent Hounds

Name of Resource	Material Type	Description	Comments
Dog Adoption Guide , Pedigree	Interactive Questionnaire	Take the Profiler to narrow your choices to the Group which you can best care for. Is a Hound dog really right for you?	Hound dogs are not for everyone. It is essential that one has the patience to care properly for these tracking and hunting breeds who love to run! Do you have a job for them to do?
Select-A-Dog Questionnaire , Pedigree	Interactive Questionnaire	Narrow your choices down to a list of the top 10 breeds best for you and your lifestyle.	Did you match a Hound Group Breed in your top 10 selections? Prevent mismatches of a Hounds to your family's needs by studying resources and asking mentors. We are trying to prevent Hound Breeds and Mixes that are unsuitable for certain homes from becoming rescues. Unfortunately shelters and pet organizations are overrun with dogs and puppies not carefully chosen. Please do your part... research the breed or type you may wish to purchase or adopt.

Hounds Training Needs

Hounds have a mind of their own and do need formal training. If your SIght Hound or Scent Hound gets a clue to track, he may not pay any attention to your commands.
In case, one is planning to adopt or obtain a Hound, one must factor in the price and commitment necessary of family members to train these one-track mind Hounds as a team.

Hounds are hard to train, especially, because of their strong tracking instincts. However, with patience and persistence , specific training for examples -- Socialization, Obedience can be imparted to the Hounds

Check out these sections of WikiFido to learn more about training

* Dog Resources
* Dog Training
* Agility Training
* Basic Commands
* Dog Obedience Classes



General Resources on Hounds

Name of Resource	Material Type	Description	Comments
Dog Training	Comprehensive Dog website	Learn about Dog Training, Dog Care, Dog Grooming, Dog Diet, Dog Housebreaking and more	Get tips on How to Train Hounds.
Hound Dogs	List of All Hound Dogs with images	Hound Dogs and their general characteristics	Hounds are not easy to train. Learn how to be a good hound dog owner.