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Dog Breeds
Bloodhound
The world famous “Sleuth Hound” does one thing better than any creature on earth: find people who are lost or hiding. An off-duty Bloodhound is among the canine kingdom’s most docile citizens, but he’s relentless and stubborn on scent.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bloodhound/
| November 6, 2017
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Dog Breeds
Black and Tan Coonhound
Large, athletic hunters who work nights, Black and Tan Coonhounds are friendly, easygoing hounds who love company. They are snoozy by the fireside but tenacious when on the trail of the wily raccoon. This hound is a real American original.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/black-and-tan-coonhound/
| November 6, 2017
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Dog Breeds
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is calm and balanced, devoted to its owner, and reserved with strangers. He is a sound, self-assured, unafraid, biddable dog, neither shy nor aggressive.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/
| November 6, 2017
![Basset Hound standing in the garden.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/07200501/Basset-Hound-standing-in-the-garden-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
Basset Hound
Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound is a perennial favorite of dog lovers all over the world. This low-slung and low-key hound can be sometimes stubborn, but is always charming.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/basset-hound/
| November 6, 2017
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Dog Breeds
American Leopard Hound
Intelligence is one of the American Leopard Hound's very best attributes. The breed is loving and affectionate toward their family and they are extremely protective of children. American Leopards are one of the oldest tree dog breeds in the U.S. and have extremely strong tracking abilities, often able to track prey for miles.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-leopard-hound/
| November 6, 2017
![Pair of American Foxhounds standing outdoors looking up at the viewer.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/american-foxhound-pair-looking-up-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
American Foxhound
American Foxhounds are good-natured, low-maintenance hounds who get on well with kids, dogs, even cats, but come with special considerations for prospective owners. They are closely associated with Revolutionary heroes and the estates of old Virginia.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-foxhound/
| November 6, 2017
![American English Coonhound howling in a field.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/12133501/American-English-Coonhound-howling-in-a-field1-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
American English Coonhound
These sleek and racy, lean but muscular hounds work dusk to dawn in pursuit of the wily raccoon. The sight of the American English Coonhound tearing through the moonlit woods, all sinew and determination, bawling their lusty night music, is raccoon-hunter heaven.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-english-coonhound/
| November 6, 2017
![Afghan Hound standing in profile in the garden.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/02151216/Afghan-Hound-standing-in-a-garden-400x267.jpg)
Dog Breeds
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is an aloof and dignified aristocrat of sublime beauty. Despite his regal appearance, he is known for his profound loyalty, sensitive nature, and absolute love for those he calls his own.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/afghan-hound/
| November 6, 2017
Sports & Events
First Basset Hound to Earn CAT Title!
By Teresa Ralenkotter KasKade Rhythm of the Rain, CD, RE, OAJ, NJP, CA Call name: Rain -- DOB: 10-10-00 Owners: Teresa and Eleanor Ralenkotter, Robert Eugene McDonald Breeder: Robert Eugene McDonald Rain has always been an athletic Basset Hound, successfully competing in agility, obedience, and rally. However, when the all-breed Coursing Ability Test was announced […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/coursing-ability-test/articles/rain-2011/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
Raccoon Hound Events
The AKC Raccoon Hound Events Program consists of Nite Hunts, Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Water Races and Bench Shows. Nite Hunts are the most popular of the events and are one of the only competitive sports where dogs hunt in natural areas where native game must be trailed and tracked and has not been planted. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/coonhound/
| October 26, 2017