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Dog breeds of the American Kennel Club: Hound Group

November 28, 2019

Dog breeds of the AKC: Hound Group The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently (2019) recognises 193 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different purposes. All dog breeds have been consigned to one of seven groups, according to factors such as size, shape, function and temperament. The seven dog groups recognised by the American…

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Kennel Club dog breeds: Hound Group

November 21, 2019

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The Hound Dog breeds or Hound Group is one of the seven general dog groups recognised by the Kennel Club UK (as of 2021) and of the 221 breeds of dogs accepted by them, 38 falls into this category. Like all dogs, this group was selectively bred to fulfil specific purposes and in the Hound…