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This page is intended to provide quality information about specific breeds of dogs.  Please make an informed choice before getting any new pets!  No breed of dog is suitable for every home, and understanding breed characteristics can enable a new dog owner to find which one is right for themselves.  If you have a page dedicated to a particular breed that you would like listed here, please send me the URL and I will review it.  This page is meant for information, and Breeders will be listed on their own page.

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Afghan Hound
Basenji
Basset Hound
Beagle
Black and Tan Coonhound
Bloodhound
Borzoi

Dachshund
Foxhound (American)
Foxhound (English)
Greyhound
Harrier
Ibizan Hound
Irish Wolfhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Otterhound
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Pharaoh Hound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet

 

 

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound Profile  
Describes physical characteristics, gait, and temperament. Breed profile as approved by the AKC in 1948.


Basenji

Basenji Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Basenjis.

Basset Hound

Basset Hound Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Basset Hounds.

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Beagle

Beagle (13") Breed Overview
This hound dates back to 14th century Great Britain, where they were bred for sportsmen as a rabbit hunter.

Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound Breed Overview

This breed was developed for treeing possum and raccoons. It is one of six breeds of American coonhounds.

Borzoi

Borzoi Breed Overview
Also known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi was developed to hunt wolves in the Russian steppes.

Dachshund

Choosing a Dachshund
An overview of the breed and what you might expect from owning one. Also lists a few health concerns owners or buyers should be watchful of.

Dachshund Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Dachshunds.

Puppy Breath and Dog Tales
Homepage of Carla, Libby and Maggie, one human and two adorable pups! Meet these three in photos and read a bit about their lives.

Greyhound

Greyhound Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Greyhounds.

Running with the Big Dogs:  Before You Adopt
It’s important to consider all the various pros and cons before bringing any new dog into your home.  Although this article is written in regards to adopting retired racing greyhounds, the top ten lists of “why” and “why not” point out good facts relating to many large breeds

Harrier

Harrier  Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for
Harriers.

 

Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hound Club of the United States
AKC sanctioned club for
Ibizans.

 

Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Irish Wolfhounds.

 

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound Association of America
AKC sanctioned club for
Irish Elkhounds.

 

Otterhound

The Otterhound Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Otterhounds.

 

Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hound Breed Overview
This breed has a history that traces back three thousand years. It was originally a rabbit hunter in Malta, and wasn’t accepted into the AKC until 1983.

 

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback Overview
This breed comes from South Africa. Its ridge is believed to have come from an extinct dog kept by the Hotentot people.

 

Saluki

Saluki Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Salukis.

 

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Deerhounds.

 

Whippet

American Whippet Club
AKC sanctioned club for Whippets.

 



 

 

 

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