Sentences with phrase «scenthound breeds»

Not exact matches

Breeds whose nature is to track and hunt wildlife (e.g., scenthounds and sighthounds) are also more likely to run out an open door to pursue an enticing smell or a small animal.

Another group of dog breeds that you may not be as familiar with is the scenthound group.

Keep reading to learn what a scenthound is and what you might need to know to own and care for one of these breeds.

Unlike some scenthounds who prefer the company of other dogs over humans, this breed is loving and affectionate with family — they need plenty of attention and human interaction.

In fact, all scenthounds derive from Celtic dogs that were bred to follow trailes in those European forests of yore.

This theory aligns itself with the current FCI classification of the breed, group 6.3 (a special type of scenthound).

UKC divides its 307 breeds into eight groups by their types or jobs: Companion dogs; gun dogs, northern breeds, scenthounds, sighthounds and pariah dogs; herding dogs; guardian dogs, and terriers.

Proponents of the scenthound classification also observe that the ridgeback bears very little resemblance to the decidedly northern African desert breed sighthounds, in either form or function.

This classification theory is consistent with old breed descriptions, which are somewhat contrary to the more classical sighthound / scenthound types, like the one offered in an advertisement run by the Rhodesian Parent Club in a show catalogue in 1926,»... Rhodesian Ridgeback (lion dogs) are unsurpassed for hunting and veld work.

However, the important distinction in this theory is not that the FCI classification of «scenthound» is accurate, but rather, that placing the Dalmatian and the Rhodesian Ridgeback (the only breeds currently in FCI group 6.3), breeds that historically have served as versatile hunting / wagon dogs, should indeed be classified as two examples of the same type of dog, but further asserts that such dogs» classification makes more sense as a discrete group.

Indeed, many breeds have good scenting ability, but let's compare the functional structure of the scenthounds to the sight hounds.

It is a breed of scenthound and a talented courser, though its skills are also well - suited to hunting deer and boar as well.

As is true for many scenthounds, the Ariegeois is an affectionate and loyal breed with family.

History and Facts: A descendant of French scenthounds, this breed dates back to the 16th century when it was used as a pack hound to hunt small game.

Smaller than the average Beagle dog breed, these compact scenthounds are merry and fun - loving, but they're still hounds and as such require patience and creative training techniques to overcome their sometimes stubborn nature.

The many breeds of Pointers, developed to identify the location of birds with a distinctive «pointing» stance, are descendants of the scenthounds.

Otherwise easy - to - groom breeds, like scenthounds, often have a distinct hound scent that some people can not tolerate without bathing their dog once a week.