Dog Breeds in the Hound Group

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1. This medium-sized sighthound was the 'poor man's greyhound'. Whippet English Foxhound Harrier Scottish Deerhound

2. This is the longest-coated sighthound. Afghan hound Saluki Borzoi Pharaoh Hound

3. This may be the oldest breed of dog. In ancient Arabic times, it was the only breed of dog allowed in the tent. It was used to hunt gazelles along with trained falcons. Greyhound Afghan hound Borzoi Saluki

4. This breed is known as the 'barkless dog'. Basenji Harrier Saluki Borzoi

5. This breed was originally bred from crosses of Mastiffs and other dogs in order to hunt lions. Basenji Irish Wolfhound Borzoi Rhodesian Ridgeback

6. This French breed is known for its short legs, long ears and melodious- to some!- voice. Beagle Basset hound Ibizan Hound Dachshund

7. This is the only large scent hound with a shaggy coat. Irish Wolfhound Otterhound English Foxhound Scottish Deerhound

8. This small rabbit-hunting hound is bred with a white-tipped tail in order that it may be spotted easily. Harrier Beagle Whippet Basenji

9. This is the only breed in the Hound Group that isn't really a hound- it's a member of the spitz group. Answer: (Two Words- think of Scandinavia)

10. This breed, the best of the cold-trailing hounds (hounds that follow an old scent) received its name from its fine pedigree. Scottish Deerhound Pharaoh Hound Bloodhound Greyhound

11. This breed, famous in folklore in Great Britain, became extinct in modern times and was recreated through a special breeding program. Greyhound English Foxhound Irish Wolfhound Whippet

12. This breed was bred to hunt badgers. Dachshund Basenji Beagle Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

13. This breed was created to hunt hares in packs. It is one of the rarest breeds in the U.S. today. Answer: (One Word)

14. This Russian dog was bred to hunt wolves. Saluki Irish Wolfhound Borzoi Greyhound

15. The Egyptian god Anubis may not have been represented by a jackal, but by a dog resembling this breed. Ibizan Hound Pharaoh Hound Saluki Greyhound