Hound Group
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The Hound Group is a kennel club designation.
Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. Some use acute scenting powers to follow a trail. Others demonstrate a gift of stamina as they relentlessly run down quarry. Beyond this, however, generalizations about hounds are hard to come by, since the Group encompasses quite a diverse lot. 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.
Dogs in the Hound Group are [1]:
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| American Kennel Club groups |
| Sporting • Hound • Working • Terrier • Toy • Non-Sporting • Herding • Miscellaneous Class • Foundation Stock Service Program |
