Hound

Pharaoh Hound Group 4: HoundsHeight: 53 – 56 cm Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 11 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Knowledgeable of breed people/families. About This Breed The Pharaoh Hound was found in Tutankhamen’s tomb and it is clear that these hounds were closely associated with the early […]

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Group 4: HoundsHeight: 34 – 38 cm Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 11 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Active people/families. Note: Not many in Australia. About This Breed Pronounced Peh-TEET BAS-et Griff-ON Ben-Dee-en has its ancient origins in the Vendee region of France. In […]

Otterhound Group 4: HoundsHeight: Male: approx. 67 cm Female: approx. 60 cm Energy Level:  ModerateOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families.  Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed The Otterhound is a rather old breed obtained from crossing among the Bloodhound with rough […]

Norwegian Elkhound Group 4: HoundsHeight: Male: 52 cm  Female: 49 cmWeight: Male: 23 kg Female: 20 kg Energy Level:  Moderate to highOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed This breeds name was changed to Norwegian Elkhound by ANKC several years ago, […]

Italian Greyhound Group 1: ToysHeight: 32 – 38 cm Energy Level:  ModerateOriginal Function: CompanionLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Dedicated people, people that are at home e.g. retired, work from home. Note: They feel the cold so will need an extra coat in winter.   About This Breed The Italian […]

Irish Wolfhound Group 4: HoundsHeight: Minimum Male: 79 cmFemale: 71 cm Energy Level:  Moderate to lowOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 8 – 10 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed The Irish Wolfhound was the most valued and sought after hunting dog of the early centuries, not only because […]

Ibizan Hound Group 4: HoundsHeight: 55 – 74 cm Energy Level:  HighOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10 – 12 yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. About This Breed The Ibizan [pronounced iBeethan] Hound originates from the Mediterranean Sea region. The hieroglyphics of the ancient Egyptians depict hounds of a very similar […]

Harrier Group 4: HoundsHeight: 48 – 53 cm Energy Level:  HighOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10  – 12yrs Recommended for: Active people & families. Note: Not many in Australia About This Breed The Harrier stands mid-way between the Beagle and the Foxhound in height. It is assumed that they are descended from […]

Hamiltonstovare Group 4: HoundsHeight: Male: 53 – 61 cmFemale: 50 – 57 cm Energy Level:  HighOriginal Function: Coursing hares & foxesLifespan: 10 – 14 yrs Recommended for: Young active families or retired couple provided some basic rules were taught. Owners would need to be prepared to give this breed plenty […]

Greyhound Group 4: HoundsHeight: 68 – 76cm Energy Level:  ModerateOriginal Function: HuntingLifespan: 10 – 13 yrs Recommended for: Most people/families. About This Breed This breed can be traced back many years; these dogs were depicted in early Egyptian carvings. The word “greyhound” is believed to be a corruption of “great […]