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	Scenthounds
		Basset Hounds were bred to hunt, but as the hunter followed the hound on foot, the hound's legs were reduced in length by selective breeding.
		The requirements of a hound for this purpose were that it should have a really good nose for scenting his quarry and a powerful voice, so that the accompanying guns would know where it was working.
		Hounds that tiptoe around the ring with stiff hocks and stifles would not, nor could not do the job they were bred for, or at the very least would not be able to endure the hunt for as long as correctly moving dogs.
	www.geocities.com /houndinfo/scenthounds.html (1351 words)

	Scent hound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Scent hounds are hounds that primarily hunt by scent rather than sight.
		Although this is a distraction when it is your neighbor's hound barking in the back yard, is a valuable trait that allows the dog's handler to follow the dog or pack of dogs during a hunt even when they are out of sight, such as when following a fox through woodland.
		Scent hounds do not need to be as fast as sight hounds because they do not need to keep prey in sight, but they need endurance so that they can stick with a scent and follow it for long distances over rough terrain.
	publicliterature.org /en/wikipedia/s/sc/scent_hound.html (323 words)

	Scent Hounds
		Scenthounds are generally found in traditional " hound colors " tan with a fl saddle and white trim, particolor of the same, irish marked (white neck ring, legs, tail tip, belly) of the same or fl and tan with white markings as previously described (also called tricolor).
		The Saint Hubert hound, which was an all fl breed almost identicle to the modern Bloodhound, is generally cited as ancestral to most of the larger breeds of scenthound.
		Small and slow dogs, such as beagles, being free hunted from foot on rabbits (which are slow compared to hares and tend to stay in brush), athletic larger light bodied dogs are used from horseback for foxes and deer, boar and wolf.
	www.netpets.com /dogs/reference/breedinfo/scent.hound.html (654 words)

	Do Hounds Need to be Trained to Trail?
		Because of the hound’s experiences certain patterns of cell connections are assembled, that are further strengthened during the selection and attendance to particular odorants.
		A large part of the hound’s performance and learning is the result of his attentional capacity and the proportion of that capacity that is devoted to the task.
		When the hound is trained to track crushed vegetation or disturbed ground scent the recognition of the subjects scent signals no change in the outcome of his goal and therefore represents no particular reason to attend to the subjects scent.
	trailawayhounds.com (3951 words)

	Hounds : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		Scent hounds, such as the Bloodhound and Norwegian Elkhound, sense their prey by smell, run them into a corner or up into a tree and then bark or bay until their masters can arrive.
		In some cases, scent hounds can be difficult to obedience train because their super sensitive noses are constantly bombarded with enticing and distracting odors.
		In general, all scent hounds are gregarious and friendly, used to working along side their human companions in the field.
	www.dog.com /breed/hounds.asp (393 words)

	Homewoods Rescue for the Wayward Hound \| About Those Hounds...
		But a large hound’s over-developed cardiovascular system can also make it prone to heart attack and stroke so it may have a relatively short life: although some individuals live to a ripe old age, some can die very young and the average lifespan is slightly on the short side.
		Hounds are determined, single-minded hunters which, for a pet owner, translates to a stubborn dog that does not always listen.
		While it is true that some hounds are easily taught and some do very well in obedience trials, as a whole the hound group is not the best choice for those who wish to become famous in obedience circles unless they are individuals who enjoy a real challenge.
	homewoodsrescue.tripod.com /hounds.html (2610 words)

	PAWS: Resources and Fact Sheets
		Beagle, Bloodhound, Coonhound, Basset Hound, Dachshunds - Behavior traits of scnet hounds resemble terriers.
		Destructiveness: The hounds with low activity levels (Bassets, Bloodhounds) tend to be the least inclined to destructive behavior.
		Scent hounds were bred to have the stamina and tenacity to trail all day and all night and many have a strong tendency to roam.
	www.paws.org /cas/resources/fact_sheets_dogs/scenthoundbreeds.php (460 words)

	Scent Hounds
		It is not necessary for Scent Hounds to be as fast and agile as Sighthounds - they do not need to keep their quarry in sight.
		Scent Hounds have distinctive characteristics, features and traits which are perfect for their purpose.
		Most scent hounds were used in packs - making a loud, deep baying noise alerting hunters to their location.
	www.dog-names.org.uk /scenthounds.htm (257 words)

	Scent hound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Like most scent hounds, the Basset Hound has long ears, large nasal passages, and a sturdy body for endurance.
		Most scent hounds were used for hunting in packs, sometimes with multiple dogs in a single pack.
		Longer-legged hounds ran more quickly and usually required that the hunters follow on horseback; shorter-legged hounds allowed hunters to follow on foot.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scent_hound (347 words)

	Otter Hound - Otterhound Dog and Puppies
		Hunting takes different forms and as man opts for hunting their quarry either on foot or on horseback the scent hounds have been selectively bred to produce small legs, to enable a man to easily follow on foot, or longer legs suited to keep up with a man on horseback.
		The Otter Hound - Otterhound is one of the most ancient of the English breeds and it is also one of the rarest and verged perilously close to extinction until the otter was made a protected species in 1978.
		Hounds which rely strongly on the sense of smell to follow the trail of a prey, such as the Bloodhound, quite literally follow their noses, speed and eyesight is of less importance.
	www.dog-names.org.uk /otterhound.htm (2161 words)

	++ A N a R c h Y ++ ... [[ the OFFICIAL hounds fanlisting ]]
		Hounds are hunting dogs, but unlike the sporting/gun breeds, hounds work independently from their human companions.
		Hounds usually hunt animals like rabbits, foxes, raccoons, badgers, etc. and some breeds, mostly the sighthounds, were bred to hunt much larger animals such as wolves, deer and even lions, whereas the sporting breeds (like retrievers, spaniels and setters) usually hunt birds.
		Hounds (specifically sighthounds) are my favourite breeds because they are so different from most other dog breeds in that they are independent minded.
	www.geocities.com /houndfans/about.htm (504 words)

	Scent-sational Scent Hounds
		This hound was called "Tennessee Lead" and he became the foundation sire of all Walker, Trigg and Goodman foxhounds.
		Beagles are known throughout Europe and are the smallest of the scent hunting hounds.
		The Harrier is a scent hound who was developed in England to hunt hare in packs.
	members.tripod.com /cl-carylene-ivil/id9.html (1704 words)

	Hound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted.
		Hounds are not known to retrieve, see the retriever class of sporting dogs for that skill.
		Scent hounds, which follow prey by tracking its scent.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hound (217 words)

	Bloodhound - FCI Breed Standard
		It was and it must always remain a hound which due to its remarkable sense of smell is foremost a leash hound, often used not only to follow the trail of wounded game as in the blood scenting trials but also to seek out missing people in police operations.
		It is presumed to descend from fl or fl and tan hounds hunting in packs which were used in the 7th century by the monk Hubert, who was later made a bishop and who when canonised became the patron saint of hunters.
		These big scent hounds spread throughout the Ardennes, due to the presence of large game, sheltering in the widespread forests of the region.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /hounds/blood_fci.htm (1989 words)

	Pharaoh Hound Information, Pharaoh Hounds
		In Malta the hound is known as the Kelb Tal-Fenek which literally translated means "Dog of the rabbit." The main task of the Kelb Tal-Fenek is to hunt wild rabbits.
		The Kelb Tal-Fenek is both a sight hound as well as a scent hound.
		When the prey bolts, its sight hound instincts come into play and the hound is in full flight in strong pursuit of its prey.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /pharaohhound.htm (884 words)

	What is a Basset Hound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		He follows ground-held scent or that of trodden foliage that has been bruised by the game in retreat.
		The Basset Hound is used primarily for hunting rabbit although he is successful in hunting other small game.
		While he is so often referred to as the clown of the canine world, the reasons for this strange, distorted frame are the very reasons why soundness is so important to his very survival.
	www.lyc-bhc.ukgateway.net /what_is.htm (210 words)

	Coonhound Breed Profile
		Coonhounds are scent hounds and run their game entirely by smell.
		Coonhounds are first and foremost a working dog, a trail and tree hound, capable of withstanding the rigors of weather and difficult terrain over which they are called upon to work.
		As a working scent hound, coonhounds must be able to work in close contact with other hounds.
	www.rescueeverydog.org /coonhound_breed.html (627 words)

	BuckBasset: General Description Of The Basset Hound
		Basset Hounds were historically hunted in large packs, however nowadays, Basset Hounds are usually hunted in pairs, called a brace.
		The Basset Hound is one of the very few breeds for which there is substantial competition in all four sectors of the sport: field trialing, tracking, obedience and conformation.
		Any recognized hound color is acceptable and the distribution of color and markings is of no importance.
	www.buckbasset.com /BHDescription.htm (1101 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - Pharaoh Hound - Hound
		The Pharaoh Hound is both a sight Hound as well as a scent Hound.
		When the prey bolts, its sight Hound instincts come into play and the Pharaoh is in full flight in strong pursuit of its prey.
		Pharaoh Hounds love to chase things and should not be trusted with rabbits, cats or other small non-canine creatures.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br478.html (728 words)

	Bonnie's Basset Ranch \| Basset Hounds & Blood Hounds
		By the 15th century, the developement of hunting hounds in France had taken on real distinctions and were divided into breeds.
		From these large hounds came hounds of the same basic makeup but that were low-set, heavier in limb than their larger counterparts and yet still serve a purpose in the hunting field.
		Not at all the little French hound that so many assume to be, instead a large, though low, hunter that could do a great job in the field or in the ring.
	www.bonniesbassets.com /breedhistory.shtml (547 words)

	Hunting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The percentage is for catching the scent of the appropriate animal and maintaining the scent.
		Talbot Hounds were brought to England from France during the Norman Conquest in 1066 and are considered to be ancestors to the Southern Hound, the Beagle and the Foxhound.
		The combination of scent and sight hounds was used to hunt deer with talbots or bloodhounds being set to pick up the trail and then when the quarry was sighted the sight hounds such as the mastiff and alaunt were loosed to run down the deer.
	home1.gte.net /~nclarke/hunt.html (1872 words)

	Basset Hound \| Basset Hounds \| Basset Hound Pictures
		The Basset Hound is a short legged, loose skinned and powerfully built member of the hound dog breeds.
		The hound’s head shape and keen sense of smell suggest the breed was probably developed as a dwarf mutation of the Bloodhound.
		The hound responds well to early obedience training, as a puppy, especially when food is used as a reward.
	www.dog-breed-facts.com /Breeds/basset-hound.html (910 words)

	Mammals » Dogs » Bruno Jura Laufhund Main Page
		The Bruno Jura Hound's tail is carried parallel to the ground and is of medium length.
		In the 15th century the Swiss Hound was quite popular among Italian dog-lovers, and in the 18th century it was popular among the French, because of its astounding capability to hunt the speedy hare.
		The breed standard for the Swiss Hound was established in 1882 and revised in 1909.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/mammals/dogs/dog3379.html (367 words)

	Serbian Hound \| myDogBreeds.com
		The Serbian Hound, previously known as the Balkan Hound, is a pack hunting dog breed used in Serbia and Montenegro.
		Its head is flat and sloping, its muzzle pointed, with drop ears of the usual scent hound type.
		Described as pleasant natured and obedient, the breed is thought to descend from dogs left in the Balkan region by the Phoenicians in ancient times.
	www.mydogbreeds.com /dog-breeds/serbian-hound.asp (114 words)

	HCA Hunting Certification Program
		A judge may not certify a hound if they or any member of his immediate family or household has owned, sold, held under lease, boarded, trained, or handled the hound within one year prior to the date of the certification.
		Hounds in a pack should work together, but judging criteria are the same as for a single hound.
		If in the judge’s opinion, the hound satisfactorily met the hunting criteria, the application is completed and provided to the member at the completion of the test.
	www.harrierclubofamerica.com /HCAcertification.html (2129 words)

	Basset Hound Club of America
		This short-legged breed, for example, is not the best choice for an avid jogger or person who wants to play a game of catch with their dog.
		Being a scent hound, Bassets tend to roam and may become injured or lost.
		The friendly, affectionate Basset Hound craves the companionship of other animals or people, It will be happiest in the house where it can be cared for by a loving family.
	www.basset-bhca.org /Finding/Discover3.htm (553 words)

	Bloodhound - Purebred Dogs and Puppies
		Considered the ultimate scent hound, these dogs should never be allowed to roam free without supervision or off leash in an unfenced area.
		Oftentimes they may decide to follow a scent and disappear in an instant on the trail of that interesting scent.
		Their skin is thin to the touch and extremely loose, this being more especially noticeable about the head and neck, where it hangs in deep folds to help hold scent.
	www.pedigreedpups.com /Bloodhound.html (348 words)

	Basset Hound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds.
		- Tenacious hound of ancient lineage which hunts by scent, possesses a pack instinct and a deep melodious voice, and is capable of great endurance in the field.
		Forefeet may point straight ahead or be turned slightly outwards but in every case hound always stands perfectly true, weight being borne equally by toes with pads together so that feet would leave an imprint of a large hound and no unpadded areas in contact with ground.
	www.brunotausz.com /basset_hound.htm (620 words)

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