Sentences with phrase «because scent hounds»

Because scent hounds are attracted by scent and sight hounds are attracted by movement, these dogs are predisposed to roaming if they detect wildlife.

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It is a true shame, because the Otterhound is an ancient and dignified scent hound that should be better - known all around the world.

For example, the Dachshund shares many characteristics with terriers, yet AKC placed it in the hound group, perhaps as much because of a misinterpretation of the breed's German name as its scenting ability.

Because of their hound instincts, they always tend to have their noses to the ground on the trail of new and interesting scents.

Because the Beagle belongs to the hound group, they have an extremely sensitive nose (if they catch a scent they will follow it) and have been known to howl.

Scent hounds in particular tend to mark in the house frequently because they smell the scent of old accidents in the house and will continue to mark that area if it isn't cleaned well with an enzymatic cleScent hounds in particular tend to mark in the house frequently because they smell the scent of old accidents in the house and will continue to mark that area if it isn't cleaned well with an enzymatic clescent of old accidents in the house and will continue to mark that area if it isn't cleaned well with an enzymatic cleaner.

Because their scent or sight senses are so incredibly strong, hounds easily forget about potty time when they catch a scent or see something to be chased.

Also because of generations of being bred to hunt, a scent hound is pretty much just a nose with four feet attached.

This can be a problem in some cases, because a hound is tireless when following a scent.

For instance, scent hounds may be challenging to train because these dogs have a history of being selectively bred to track scent.

Because many scent hounds are very friendly, mellow and patient they have the potential to make excellent family dogs.

Sporting dog breeds differ from hound dogs because they hunt by scent carried in the air, while the hound dog breeds are ground scenters.

Because of their superior sniffing capabilities, hounds that hunt by scent are categorized as scent hounds.