Hound Dogs

Hound dogs are cute, playful, intelligent and friendly. Thinking about adding a dog in your family, but not sure about the breed? There are multiple breeds available in market but the best amongst them are hound dogs. If you’re a pet lover then take home any one of these mentioned below.

1.Beagle

Life Span:11-15 years
Temperament:Gentle, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Determined
Height Male:13–16 inches
Weight: 9 – 10 kg (Adult female),10 – 11 kg (Adult, Male)
Overview:Beagles are happy go lucky dogs and thoroughly family. They are considered as a good family pet and are very cute. It’s really difficult to train beagle dogs and they often get bored while seating at home.

2.Otterhound

Life Span:10-13 years
Temperament:Energetic, Amiable
Height :Male: 27 inches,Female: 24 inches
Weight:Male: 41 – 50 kg,Female: 29 – 41 kg
Overview:These are the dogs are tall by height with dough coated hound, strong body and great strength. Otterhound can work for long hours and are very sensitive to smell, curiosity.

3.Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Life Span:12-14 years
Temperament:Friendly, independent, active, happy
Height:12.5 – 15.5 inches
Weight:15 – 20 kg
Overview:The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a small scent hound who has won the hearts of millions. Male and Female dog are of same size.  These dogs are friendly and extrovert.

4.Afghan Hound

Life Span:10-14 years
Temperament:Happy, dignified, aloof, independent
Height: Male: 25-29 inches,Female: 24-27 inches
WeightMale: 23-34 kg,Female: 20-34 kg
Overview:One of the oldest bred in existence; Afghan hound can be easily distinguished by their structure. Famous for its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan.

5.Basset Hound

Lifespan:10 -12 years
Temperament:Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Tenacious
Height Male: 12-14 inches Female: 12-14 inches
WeightMale: 25–34 kg,Female: 20–29 kg
Overview:Basset Hound is an easy keeper with charming personality. Some of these dogs are used for the purpose of hunting rabbits in some part of country. This cute family companion is best known as the “Hush Puppy’ dog.

6.Norrbottenspets

Lifespan:12 – 15 years
Temperament:Alert, Active, Attentive, bold, Confident
Height :Male: 16-28 inches Female: 16-28 inches
Weight:Male: 11–15 kg,Female: 11–15 kg

Overview:Also known by the name of “foxy little dogs”, this is an ancint breed which was originated in Sweden. They are fun-loving and affectionate dogs who make an awesome family member.

7.English Coonhound

Lifespan:11 – 12 years
Temperament:Active, Intelligent, Loyal, Energetic
Height Male: 22–27 inches Female: 21–25 inches
Weight:Male: 18.2–29.5 kg Female: 18.2–29.5 kg
Overview:They are strong and capable of running fast. The breed is of medium height and proportionate weight, and their coats come predominantly in three types, redtick, bluetick and a tricolor tick pattern.

8.Dingo

Lifespan:15 – 20 years
Temperament:Aloof, Loyal, Cooperative, Restless
Height 19 – 23 inches
WeightMale: 12 – 22 kg Female: 11 – 17 kg
Overview:There dogs are classification of grey wolf family. They are wild dogs that if taken into a family, must not be chained up in a backyard, but should be taken in as part of the family. Dingo is considered as good care-takers.

9.Redbone Coonhound

Lifespan:11 – 12 years
Temperament:Affectionate, Familial, Energetic, Independent
Height Male: 22 to 27 inches,Female: 21 to 25 inches
WeightMale: 22.7–31.8 kg,Female: 20.4–31.8 kg
Overview:They have medium sized hounds and gorgeous red coat. Redbone Coonhound stung out really sweet voice while they are hunting. Friendly by nature, Redbone Coonhound makes an amazing companion. It is really difficult to train them.

10.French Spaniel

Lifespan:12 – 14 years
Temperament:Tough, Loving, Calm, Adaptable, Energetic, Intelligent
Height Male: 21–24 inches ,Female: 20–23 inches
Weight:Male: 20.4–27.2 kg ,Female: 20.4–27.2 kg
Overview:They are the decedents of bird dogs used in middle ages. They make an excellent family dog and love to go on long walks. They are considered as relatively healthy and resilient breed.