The Plott Hound was bred by successive generations of the Plott family and came to be known by the family name as their popularity spread due to their hunting ability; they were... Read more »
Basenji dogs are a breed that originated as hunters in Central Africa, and their ancestors can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Basenji dogs are still used in Zaire and Sudan. It... Read more »
The Norwegian Elkhound is a Nordic breed that has been used in Scandinavia to guard homesteads and for moose and bear hunting since ancient times. You can trace the Elkhound back six... Read more »
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are descendants of English Foxhounds imported into the United States before the Revolutionary war. These English Hounds gave birth to Virginia Hounds and eventually to the oldest, Walker Hounds,... Read more »
The Otterhound is an ancient breed developed from hunting French Griffons and Bloodhounds in the 12th century. These dogs were used for hunting otters because they preyed on fish. During the dog’s... Read more »
The Ibizan Hound was primarily used for hunting rabbits on the Island of Ibiza. Sighthounds with prick-ears are believed to have been widespread in ancient Egypt. However, breed historians can only contemplate... Read more »