Today, these four-legged friends are used less for catching game and more for walks and dog cuddles-an equally dignified way to spend the day. (We're looking at you, basenji, borzoi, plott, and whippet.) These hounds are excellent hunters, ranking many among the smartest dog breeds and decent herding dogs, to boot.
Most of the names are pretty straightforward except for a few. Perhaps the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans ring a bell? Since their creation, many iterations of the hound have been bred to assist in catching different types of prey: otterhounds for otters, elkhounds for elk, coonhounds for raccoons.
They were hunters and companions to people of various ancient civilizations. The hound group or hound dogs love to chase fast-moving objects, making them the number one choice for a hunting companion. The origins of these furry friends date back 8,000 years. Hound dogs, like American foxhounds, have a strong drive to follow a scent, which can distract the dogs and make it hard to train them. If you're still unsure, don't worry! We're to break down the ins and outs of Ree's beloved basset hounds and 19 other handsome hounds. Any guesses? Here's a hint: Walter, Henry, Fred, and Rusty. Ree Drummond, a dog lover through and through, holds a special place in her heart for one particular breed of dog.
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