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Scent hounds

Pack dogs with an exceptional nose, great stamina and a sociable nature.

15 breed(s) in this group

American Foxhound
Lighter and longer-legged than its English cousin, the American Foxhound is a gentle, tireless and independent scent hound.
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Basset Artésien Normand
An elegant long-eared French basset, the Basset Artésien Normand is gentle, affectionate and easy to live with, with an excellent nose.
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Basset Hound
With its long ears and soulful look, the Basset Hound is a placid, affectionate dog with a remarkable nose.
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Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Lighter than its Hanoverian cousin, the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is an agile, calm mountain tracker devoted to its owner.
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Beagle
Cheerful, sociable and led by its nose, the Beagle is an excellent family dog, but training takes patience.
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Black and Tan Coonhound
A large, long-eared American scent hound, the Black and Tan Coonhound is gentle and sociable, with a remarkable nose and voice.
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Bloodhound
With the most famous nose in the dog world, the Bloodhound is a gentle, patient and determined tracker with heavily wrinkled skin.
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Dalmatian
Famous for its white coat with black or liver spots, the Dalmatian is a tireless, cheerful athlete deeply attached to its family.
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English Foxhound
A hardy, sociable pack hound, the English Foxhound is built to run for hours. It suits very active owners in the countryside.
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Larger and more powerful than the PBGV, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a cheerful, brave and very sociable scent hound.
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Grand Bleu de Gascogne
A large scent hound from south-west France with a bluish ticked coat, the Grand Bleu de Gascogne is calm, noble and has a magnificent voice.
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Hanoverian Scenthound
A specialist in tracking wounded game, the Hanoverian Scenthound is a calm, tenacious tracker deeply attached to its handler.
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small, shaggy and cheerful scent hound, the PBGV is curious, sociable and full of zest, but very nose-driven.
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Porcelaine
A French scent hound with a glossy white coat like porcelain, the Porcelaine is elegant, gentle and passionate about hunting.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
An athletic African hunter recognisable by the ridge of hair along its back, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is dignified, loyal and well suited to heat.
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