Rhodesian Ridgeback – The Ex-Lion Hunter Who’d Rather Lie on Your Sofa Quick Overview Category Details Name Rhodesian Ridgeback (also known as African Lion Hound, or “that massive dog with the mohawk spine”) Size 24-27 inches tall (roughly the height of a kitchen worktop) Weight 60-90 lbs (equivalent to a small adult human or very…
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno – Portugal’s Pocket-Sized Pirate Ship Companion Quick Overview Category Details Name Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (also known as PPP, Warren Hound, or “that little Portuguese rabbit-chaser”) Size 8-12 inches tall (about the height of a decent pint glass) Weight 9-13 lbs (roughly equivalent to a well-fed house cat or small bag of potatoes)…
The Norwegian Elkhound Quick Overview Name: Norwegian Elkhound (Norsk Elghund if you’re feeling continental) Size: 19-21 inches tall (basically a medium-sized coffee table with legs) Weight: 48-55 pounds (about the same as a large suitcase, but furrier) Grooming: High maintenance (prepare for tumbleweeds of fur) Training: Moderate to challenging (they’re polite but have their own…
Name Borzoi – Hound Size Medium – Large Grooming Moderate Training Challenging Exercise At least a long walk a day Origins Russia Big but graceful enough to be in the Russian Bolshoi Ballet Quick Overview Name: The Borzoi, the Borzaya (Greyhound), or the Russian Wolfhound Size: Up to 85 cm tall Weight: Up to…
Name Bloodhound – Hound Size Large Grooming Moderate Training Moderate – Difficult Exercise Daily / 2 hours a day Origins France Born To Track You Down! Quick Overview Name: The Bloodhound – le chien de sang (en Francais) Size: Up to 28 inches in height Weight: Up to 54 kg (a big dog) Grooming: Minimal…
Name Black & Tan Coonhound – Hound Size Large Grooming Moderate Training Moderate Exercise Daily / 30 to 60 minutes a day Origins United States The unmistakable hound dog with gorgeous long ears! Quick Overview Name: The Black and Tan Coonhound Size: Up to 27 inches at the shoulder. Weight: No more than 75 lbs…
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