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Dogs In The Hound Group

The Whippet is a sight hound; with great speed, power and balance.  Did you know that Whippets can run as fast as 35mph?  The breed is often referred to as a miniature English Greyhound; they have also been called, "the poor man's racehorse."  The Whippet was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888.



Whippet

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Treeing Walker Coonhound is adept at hunting and treeing raccoons.  The ideal coat color for this breed is tri-color; white, black, and tan.  This breed was developed from the Walker Foxhound.  The Treeing Walker Coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012.



Treeing Walker Coonhound
 

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Scottish Deerhound is an alert sight hound.  The hair on the body and neck is harsh and wiry; the hair on the head, breast, and belly is much softer.  This is an old breed; in the past no one under the nobility of an earl could own them.  The Scottish Deerhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886.



Scottish Deerhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Saluki may appear delicate and fragile however; they are avid hunters that possess the strength and endurance for a long hunt over difficult terrain.  The Saluki is a sight hunter; in the past they were used to hunt gazelles.  Did you know the Saluki is the royal dog of Egypt?  This breed has been depicted in carvings as far back as 7000 B.C. The Saluki was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929.



Saluki

 (Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large and muscular dog.  Did you know they were originally bred to hunt lions in Africa?  The unique trait of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the ridge of hair that grows forward on their back.  The Rhodesian Ridgeback was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1955.



Rhodesian Ridgeback

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Redbone Coonhound has a natural treeing instinct when it comes to hunting.  Early breeders concentrated on establishing gorgeous red coats; once that was achieved they moved on to performance hunters.  Their origins date back to the red foxhounds brought to the United States by Scottish immigrants.  The Redbone Coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009.



Redbone Coonhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno hunts by sight, scent, and hearing.  This breed has two coat types smooth and wired.  The preferred coat color is yellow or fawn with white markings.  The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013.



Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Plott hunts both bear and boar (they are also used in coonhunting); this is a powerful and well-muscled dog.  Did you know the Plott is the state dog of North Carolina?  The Plott has a smooth glossy coat with colors ranging from brindle to solid black with saddle markings.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Plott in 2006.



Plott

 (Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Pharaoh Hound is graceful and powerful and more importantly fast.  Their coat colors range from red, chestnut, red golden; with markings of white on the tip of their tail, chest, toes, and a line down the center of their face.  The Pharaoh Hound has a unique trait known as "blush"; their nose and ears turn a deep rose color when they are happy or excited.  This breed originated in Egypt and can be traced back 3000 years BC; making them an ancient breed.  Did you know the Pharaoh Hound is the National dog of Malta?  The American Kennel Club recognized the Pharaoh Hound in 1983.

Pharaoh Hound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen; their name acutally is very descriptive of the breed.  Petit means small; Bassett means low to the ground; Griffon means rough or wire-coated; and Vendeen refers to an area in France where the breed originated.  The Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen is a scent hound.  Their coat colors range from white with orange, lemon, black, sable, and markings that are tri-color or grizzle.  The Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1990.

Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Otterhound is a scent hound.  The Otterhound has a rough double-coat and webbed feet; making them unique in the hound group.  These unique traits allow them to hunt on land and in the water.  The Otterhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909.

Otterhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Norwegian Elkhound hunts elk and bear.  Their coat is silver grey with saddle markings.  The Norwegian Elkhound is an ancient breed from Scandinavia; remains of this breed have been found with Viking artifacts dating back 5000 years.  The Norwegian Elkhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913.

Norwegian Elkhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)



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The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest among the dog breeds.  Their coat colors range from gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, and fawn.  The Irish Wolfhound hunts by sight.  This breed has been around a long time; hunting with their masters, fighting beside them in battles, guarding their castles, playing with their children; or having a nice snooze in front of their fireplaces.  The Irish Wolfhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897.

Irish Wolfhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Ibizan Hound has an exotic appearance; their distinctive features are large ears and amber eyes.  The Ibizan Hound coat colors are red, white; or a combination of these two colors.  Did you know the life-size statue of Anubis found in Tutankhamen's tomb is identical to the Ibizan Hound of today?  The Ibizan Hound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1978.

Ibizan Hound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Harrier is a scent hound.  This breed was developed in England to hunt hares in packs.  The Harrier is a smaller version of the English Foxhound; the Harrier also moves at a slower pace allowing individuals to follow them on foot.  The Harrier was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Harrier

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Greyhound is the fastest breed of dog.  This breed is a sight hound; they pursue game with their vision and speed.  The Greyhound is an ancient breed; carvings of them have been found in Egypt dating back to 2900 B.C.  Did you know that General George A. Custer had a pack of Greyhounds?  The Greyhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Greyhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The English Foxhound is a versatile hunter; they can be trained to hunt any ground game.  Their coat colors include black, tan, and white.  The English Foxhound is shorter and stouter than its American cousin.  The English Foxhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909.

English Foxhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Dachshund has a great personality and sense of smell; in German Dachshund means badger dog.  The Dachshund has three coat types; smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired.  This is a hunter that works well on the ground or underground.  Historical records can trace this breed back to the 15th century.  The Dachshund was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Dachshund

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Borzoi is a graceful and elegant hunter; they hunt by sight.  They have a long silky coat; which can be curly or flat.  This breed was developed in Russia in the 17th century; they are a cross between an Arabian Greyhound and a heavy coated Russian breed.  The Borzoi was recognized by the American Kennel Club 1891.

Borzoi

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Bluetick Coonhound gets its name from their coat pattern.  Did you know that George Washington had a Bluetick Coonhound that gave birth to 15 puppies?  The Bluetick Coonhound is descended from the Grand Bleu de Gascogne and the English Foxhound.  This breed gets the job done when trailing and treeing raccoons.  The Bluetick Coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009.

Bluetick Coonhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Bloodhound is a very old breed and it hunts by scent.  Coat colors range from black and tan, liver and tan and red; sometimes with white flecking.  Bloodhounds have been around a very long time; even before the Crusades in Europe.  This breed has been very useful in law enforcement in tracking individuals.  The Bloodhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Bloodhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Black and Tan Coonhound is an All-American breed.  They are persistent and determined hunters.  Their coat color is coal black with tan markings.  They hunt by scent and their main quarry is raccoon.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Black and Tan Coonhound in 1945.

Black and Tan Coonhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Update on Program Flea Control

My last resource for purchasing the Program flea control ended in April.  It just does not appear that this product is coming back; especially when you can no longer find information on Novartis' site regarding the shut down of their plant.  As I stated in different posts on this blog; I had used this product for years and was very happy with it.  Since I can no longer purchase the product; I went in search of something else. 

By an odd coincidence I was gathering up some junk mail for recycling when I noticed on the back of a pet catalog a flea and tick control collar that is supposed to last for 8 months.  It is called Seresto and the manufacturer is Bayer; it appears to be a relatively new product from Germany.  There is even a $20.00 rebate on the product till the end of 2013; maximum of 2 rebates per household. 

I decided to give it a try; if it lasts for 8 months it will be a great value for the price for our household when compared to the price of the Program Flea control tablets. I have not noticed any side effects on my Saints from the collar so far; and I am keeping a close watch on this.  We don't have problems with ticks just fleas in our area; so far so good.    The only complaint I have so far is the length of the large collar is only 27 inches; which is fine for my female Saints but there is no way that is long enough for a male Saint. 

I will post again later this summer on the performance of the Seresto collar.  I am optimistic that this will be a great replacement for the Program tablets. 

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Beagle is a sturdy hunting dog; it resembles a foxhound but is smaller.  Did you know that the Beagle is one of the most popular dogs in the United States?  The breed comes in two height varieties; 13 inches and 15 inches.  The Beagle is a scent hound and is primarily used to hunt rabbits.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Beagle in 1885.

Beagle

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The Bassett Hound is easily recognized by its extra long ears and very short legs.  This breed hunts by scent; they can be used in a pack for hunting or alone.  The Bassett Hound was originally developed in France.  Did you know the French derivative of Bassett means low thing or dwarf?  The Bassett Hound was recognized by this American Kennel Club in 1885.

Bassett Hound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The Basenji is a poised and elegant hunting dog from Africa.  Features of the Basenji are a wrinkled forehead and a high curled tail.  The Basenji is often referred to as the barkless dog; they don't bark but they do yodel.  Their coat colors range from chestnut red, pure black, brindle; with white feet, chest, and the tip of their tail.  Did you know that the Basenji cleans itself all over just like a cat?  The Basenji was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944.

Basenji

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

Dogs In The Hound Group

The American Foxhound is one of America's native breeds; and it is also the rarest.  This breeds origins date back to the early 1700's in Virginia and Maryland.  Did you know that George Washington is the father of this breed?  The American Foxhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886.

American Foxhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)

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The American English Coonhound is well-known for their speed and endurance.  This breed can hunt fox and raccoon all night long.  Their coat color can be red and white ticked, blue and white ticked; tri-colored with ticking; red and white; and white and black.  This breed was developed from the English Coonhound; they were bred for the rougher terrain found in Virginia.  The American English Coonhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011.

American English Coonhound

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)