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Hound Breeds: Scent & Sight Hounds Compared (2026)
Hounds use sight or scent to hunt. Beagles, Dachshunds, Greyhounds, Bloodhounds. Independent, persistent, and surprisingly varied in size and energy.
24 breeds
Afghan Hound
Dignified ยท Aloof ยท Independent
Large
ยท
50-60 lbs
ยท
12-18 yrs
Basenji
Independent ยท Smart ยท Poised
Small
ยท
22-24 lbs
ยท
13-14 yrs
Basset Hound
Patient ยท Low-key ยท Charming
Medium
ยท
40-65 lbs
ยท
12-13 yrs
Beagle
Merry ยท Friendly ยท Curious
Small
ยท
20-30 lbs
ยท
10-15 yrs
Bloodhound
Friendly ยท Independent ยท Inquisitive
Large
ยท
80-110 lbs
ยท
10-12 yrs
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly ยท Intelligent ยท Devoted
Large
ยท
45-80 lbs
ยท
11-12 yrs
Borzoi
Elegant ยท Quiet ยท Athletic
Large
ยท
60-105 lbs
ยท
9-14 yrs
Coonhound
Easygoing ยท Alert ยท Loyal
Large
ยท
45-65 lbs
ยท
10-12 yrs
Dachshund
Clever ยท Stubborn ยท Playful
Small
ยท
16-32 lbs
ยท
12-16 yrs
Greyhound
Gentle ยท Noble ยท Independent
Large
ยท
60-70 lbs
ยท
10-13 yrs
Harrier
Friendly ยท Outgoing ยท Active
Medium
ยท
45-60 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Ibizan Hound
Clownish ยท Family-oriented ยท Athletic
Large
ยท
45-50 lbs
ยท
11-14 yrs
Irish Wolfhound
Courageous ยท Dignified ยท Calm
Large
ยท
105-120 lbs
ยท
6-8 yrs
Norwegian Elkhound
Bold ยท Loyal ยท Playful
Medium
ยท
48-55 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Otterhound
Amiable ยท Boisterous ยท Even-tempered
Large
ยท
80-115 lbs
ยท
10-13 yrs
Pharaoh Hound
Friendly ยท Smart ยท Noble
Medium
ยท
45-55 lbs
ยท
12-14 yrs
Plott Hound
Bold ยท Loyal ยท Alert
Large
ยท
40-60 lbs
ยท
12-14 yrs
Redbone Coonhound
Easygoing ยท Mellow ยท Affectionate
Large
ยท
45-70 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dignified ยท Affectionate ยท Even-tempered
Large
ยท
70-85 lbs
ยท
10-12 yrs
Saluki
Gentle ยท Dignified ยท Independent
Large
ยท
40-65 lbs
ยท
10-17 yrs
Scottish Deerhound
Gentle ยท Dignified ยท Polite
Large
ยท
75-110 lbs
ยท
8-11 yrs
Thai Ridgeback
Independent ยท Athletic ยท Alert
Medium
ยท
35-75 lbs
ยท
12-13 yrs
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Smart ยท Brave ยท Sensible
Large
ยท
50-70 lbs
ยท
12-13 yrs
Whippet
Calm ยท Affectionate ยท Playful
Medium
ยท
25-40 lbs
ยท
12-15 yrs
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