Description:These puppies were rescued from a homeless camp. The good citizen who brought them to us, said the mom looked like some type of hound, so we are assuming there is some hound in them, while the dad , well we just do not know! They are very people friendly, loving everyone and evey animal they see. They are looking for wonderful forever homes that will love and cherish them so they will never be homeless again!
Foster Update: Ozzy is such an awesome pup. He is very affectionate and loving. He likes giving lots of kisses. He is socializing well with his brother Ernie, our dog Tobe, and my boys. He enjoys playing out in the yard running around or playing with his tug toy and kong toy. He likes to be petted and his tummy scratched. He is learning to go outside to go potty and is responding to his name. He has such an expressive face that you cant help but smile when you look at him. He will make a great addition to someone special's forever home.
General Information about Hound Dogs
All of the dogs listed below belong to the collection of dogs referred to as Hound Dogs. As implied by its name Hound Dogs have been bred to chase (or hound) a quarry by sight or smell, or a combination of both senses. Sighthounds have exceptional eyesight, combined with the speed and stamina necessary to catch the intended prey once seen, typical examples being the Greyhound and the Whippet. Hounds which rely strongly on the sense of smell to follow the trail of a prey, such as the Bloodhound, quite literally follow their noses, speed and eyesight is of less importance.
Characteristics and features have been introduced and strengthened by breeding from animals who already demonstrated the desired traits. Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Thus, the various hound breeds were initially introduced to help man according to specific requirements such as hunting and running, flushing out and driving game, vermin hunting, guard duties and tracking.
In this day and age only a few hounds still undertake these tasks, but nevertheless, they still harbour the skills and characteristics that made the original Whippet dog breeding program successful. The Hound Breed Group of dogs differ in that some hunt by scent and others by sight. Many hounds are kept in packs, in outdoor kennels. Any dogs and puppies belonging to the Hound breeds require a significant amount of exercise as they have high stamina levels suitable for hunting quarry. There are some breeds in this group who make a distinctive ' baying ' sound - invaluable information should be considering puppies.
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