Tags: Basset Hound, hound dog, hound group

Dog: Basset Hound

Origins: Most likely originated in France—“basset” means “dwarf” in French! Bred as pack hunting dogs. Size: Medium. Only about 15 inches (38cm) tall at the shoulder, but packs more weight (up to 60lbs or 27kg) than many taller dogs! Physical Appearance: Doleful, serious expression due to the sad-looking eyes, which show ...

Dog: Dachshund

Origins: Bred to hunt badgers, so the breed was ideally short-legged and narrow to be able to enter holes underground. The name means "badger dog" in German. Size: Standard (around 20 to 26 lbs) or Miniature (up to 11 lbs), is smooth-haired, long-haired, and wire-haired varieties. Physical Appearance: Whichever the coat ...

Dog: Afghan Hound

Origins: A native of the mountains and plains of Afghanistan, possibly with ancestors originating in Iran (known as Persia at that time). Size: Large. Males may be 68 - 74cm tall at the shoulder. Physical Appearance: Very elegant and dignified. Long, silky coat that emphasizes the magnificence of the dog's carriage, ...