Hounds are among the oldest of the major dog groups in the world. With their powerful senses and athletic bodies, they have helped humans track down prey almost since the dawn of civilization. There ...

Coonhounds and Redbone Coonhounds. The Redbone Coonhound is an American breed of dog used for hunting raccoon, deer, bear, and cougar. The American Kennel Club standard says, "The Redbone mingles ...

Whether they're small, medium, or large, brown or red, or a mix of breeds and colors, hound dogs are lovable, loyal friends to hunters and families alike. Originally bred as hunting dogs, these pups ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The new breeds will bring the total number of breeds recognized by the ...

According to Elvis, hound dogs cry all the time. He’s not…totally wrong. A lot of hound dog breeds were designed to announce themselves and communicate with their fellow hunters, so many are vocal and ...

According to Elvis, hound dogs cry all the time. He’s not… totally wrong. A lot of hound dog breeds, like Basset Hounds, were bred to announce themselves and communicate with their fellow hunters. The ...

Treeing Walker coonhounds are members of the hound group in the American Kennel Club (AKC). They’re a favorite type of hound in the U.S. and are appropriately nicknamed “the people’s choice”. They’re ...

Most hunting pursuits have a rich history, but few can compare to following behind a hound as it skillfully tracks wild game. And when it comes to hunting with hounds, no animal in the country will ...

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee lawmakers have made it official: The Bluetick Coonhound is the state dog of Tennessee. The legislation easily made its way to the governor’s desk, and once the ...