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)

Dogs In The Hound Group

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)

Dogs In The Hound Group

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)

Dogs In The Hound Group

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)

Dogs In The Hound Group

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)

Dogs In The Hound Group

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)