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Dogs, one of the most intriguing mammals on the planet, are descendants of the wolf
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and their association with humans as domesticated animals goes back to 15,000 years
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It's interesting to know that dogs have been selectively bred over millions of years to
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have them acquire various behaviors, specific physical features, and sensory capabilities to serve various purposes. One such purpose is hunting, and dog breeds used for hunting
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are called hounds. Do you know there are over 100 hound breeds recognized in the world
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I bet you didn't. In this video, we will go through the 10 most popular hound dogs in the world
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Number 10. Ibizan Hound. The Ibizan Hound originated on the island of Ibiza and was widely
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used as a working dog in Spain and France to hunt rabbits and small game. They are intelligent and
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agile but a little shy with strangers. By nature, they are faithful, calm-tempered
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and make perfect house pets. But because of their stubborn and independent nature
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training them can be challenging. 9. Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhound is a sighthound breed from Ireland that was bred to pursue a game and also served as a guard dog They have been in existence for hundreds of years Back then the Irish Wolfhound also served as a war dog besides being a hunting dog
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Over the years, they have mellowed down and are known to be gentle and easygoing
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Irish Wolfhounds are intelligent but introverted. They develop a close bond with owners and other
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dogs they grow up with. They are loyal, affectionate, patient, and devoted
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Number 8. Scottish Deerhound. The Royal Dog of Scotland, Scottish Deerhound, were used to hunt red deer by coursing. They are gentle, eager to please, and friendly
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They are good with children, except that they need supervision due to their sheer size
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Number 7. Pharaoh Hound The Pharaoh Hound is also known as Kelb Delphinec, which literally translates as rabbit dog, originated in Maltese
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They are highly affectionate with their human family, children, and other dogs, but are a little wary of strangers
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They are intelligent and have a strong prey drive. Interestingly, Pharaoh hounds blush when they are happy or excited so much that their noses
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and ears turn pink As a pet they are a wonderful companion for families with a high backyard and no other small pets Number 6 Rhodesian Ridgeback The former lion hunter of South Africa Rhodesian Ridgeback take its name after the ridge that runs along its back
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Their no-nonsense demeanor can be fairly intimidating owing to their strong build
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Their ancestry can be traced to the semi-domesticated ridged hunting and guarding dogs
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of the Khoikhoi people that were crossed with European dogs. The only indigenous African breed
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is known to be intelligent and loyal and a tad sensitive. Number 5. Bloodhound. Bloodhounds are
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descendants of a breed created in France during medieval times that were used to hunt boars and
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deers. It has an unparalleled ability to pick up scents and tirelessly track them, making for an
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excellent police dog. A gentle, affectionate, and even-tempered breed that can be a little
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difficult with obedience training. Number 4. Whippet. Whippets are sighthounds that originated in England and are descendants of the greyhound. Whippets were bred to hunt
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rabbits at high speeds and are used in amateur racing, dog shows, and lure coursing. This breed
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is gentle and reserved with a streak of playfulness They form a strong bond with their owners and are a well breed Number 3 Basset Hound The Basset Hound is a scent hound bred in France to hunt hare
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The breed is a descendant of the Bloodhound. Basset Hounds are friendly, playful, and have extroverted personalities
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They get along well with other pets and people. However, they are somewhat noisy and also stubborn
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Number 2. Beagle The modern-day Beagle is a scent hound bred in Great Britain in the 1830s to track down
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scents of small animals, like rabbits. They were bred from several breeds, such as the Southern Hound, the North Country Beagle
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and possibly even the Harrier. In terms of temperament, they are affectionate, playful, and friendly
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Their small size and even-tempered nature makes them one of the best family pets
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the most popular Hound award goes to the Dash Hound. A breed of German origin, Dash Hounds were
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bred to scent, coarse, and draw out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. They are generally
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friendly, affectionate, and playful once they get to know you. And just like most hounds
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they can be stubborn and difficult to train. Let me know which hound dog interests you the most
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And if it's the beagle, then check out my channel. We have tons of beagle care videos
