AKA: Harehound

Description: The Harrier is a medium-sized compact dog with an excellent nose. It has the physical characteristics of an English Foxhound, although it is smaller in comparison. It has a muscular build, with good bone structure. Its body is rectangularly proportional, slightly longer than it is tall.

The head has a strong square muzzle, with pendant ears and brown or hazel eyes. The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. Its feet is catlike, and its toes may turn inward. The tail is carried curved high, but not curled over the back.

Dynamics: The Harrier is a sweet-tempered breed, cheerful and playful. It is excellent with children and gets along well with other dogs. It should be watched when among non-canine household pets, however. But with proper socialization and training, it can get along with everybody. This breed is also the curious and brave kind, going off after a smell. The Harrier also likes to be with people and other dogs, preferring to be in the company of others than being alone.

Breed Group: Hound

Weight: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)

Height: 19-21 inches (48-50 cm)

Color: The Harrier comes in any color but its coat is usually in combinations of lemon and white, red and white, or white and tan. Black hair along its back is also common.

Country of Origin: The Harrier originated in the United Kingdom, where it retains its popularity as a working pack dog and as an excellent hare and fox hunter.

Activities: The Harrier needs lots of exercise and outdoor activities. Otherwise it might create behavioral problems.

Grooming: The Harrier’s short coat is easy to groom. An occasional brushing and combing is enough to take out dead hairs.

Other Info: The Harrier has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. It is a generally healthy breed. But it is still prone to common dog breed health issues like hip dysplasia. Epilepsy is also possible in the Harrier. The Harrier is not recommended to live in the city. It needs a lot of space and is at its best outdoors.

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Description: The English Foxhound has an athletic build, and clean cut breed. They have long muzzle and neck also a wide muzzle and skull. Has a very sincere look especially when you look into their eyes. Their ears are rounded on its edge. They have brown rounded eyes. Tail are always set high just like when they are alert. Moreover, they have muscular legs and cat like feet. Their Coat is short and its texture is hard,just easy to groom and it comes in varieties of color.

Temperament: This dog are born a hunter therefore they are a very energetic and would not be easily tired. They are very strong and active. They love human companion and enjoys being with other animals and children. As long as they are very well trained with their socialization. But their would also be a time that they would be hard to train because of their curiosity. They are a very friendly dog, always like to be around with people, does not bark to strangers instead, they use their sense of smell to detect its intention. A very active loves to run around all day until they feel they would like to rest. They could be the best companion too when you jog or walk everyday.

Activity:They love to run and play around. They must also have daily exercise and walk to maintain their energy.

Health: Since they are an active breed, they don’t have any health issues. Life span is under 10 years.

Grooming: They don’t need much grooming since they have short hair. Only a weekly brushing and bathe if necessary. Regular care for their body is always important to help them get away with infections or some skin disease.

Breed Group: Hound
Color: Black, white & tan, bi-color with a white background
Height: Dogs 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.) Bitches 21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)
Weight: 65-70 pounds (29-32 kg.)
Country Of Origin: England

Dynamics: English Foxhound is an active breed, born a hunter. They are friendly, playful with other animals and children too. They always love to be with their owner, very passionate and a perfect human companion.

AKA: Redtick Coonhound
Description: English Coonhound is a breed with strong athletic build. They have a hard,regular length coat. Have broad head, ears hang down level to its nose. This breed is used for hunting so they are very muscular showing some broad chest and alert expression on their face. They come in varieties of color: blue and redticked, and tricolors.

Temperament: This breed are an alert yet very sociable. They always have the will power since they are born hunters. In trainings, more patience is needed for them to lead them very well and teach them good manners. When it comes to their family, they are very loyal and loving and could also be good human companion. They are very responsible and has good senses. Moreover, they are a quick and very active also playful. They also needed to be trained earlier to be able to adjust well with their surroundings.

Activity: They needed a long daily jog and brisk walking for them to be more fit and not be more destructive.

Health: This breed has no known health issue except for hip dysplasia which is common to most breeds. Life span is about 11-12 years.

Grooming: Regular brushing and bathe only when necessary since this breed’s coat is short so no heavy grooming is required.

Breed Group: Hound
Color: blue and redticked, and tricolors.
Height: 21-27 inches (53-69 cm.)
Weight: 40–65 pounds (18-30 kg.)
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Dynamics: A very active and alert breed but loyal, affectionate and playful to its owner and family. Very strong and born hunter.

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AKA: Suomenpystykorva, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finnoi

Description: The Finnish Spitz looks like a fox, with its pointed muzzle and perked ears. The ears are set high on its head, pointed and openly facing forward. The breed also has a black nose, black lips, and dark almond-shaped eyes. The jaws meet in a scissors bite.

The Finnish Spitz’ body is squarely proportional and has a thick coat, with medium-length hair that makes the breed look a little puffy and feathery. The chest is deep and the tail is carried curled on it back.

Dynamics: The Finnish Spitz is a lively breed with a friendly temperament. It is playful and seeks constant attention and affection. It is also brave and protective of its family. It gets along well with the other family members and the children. It can have problems with other dogs, though, and will try to dominate them. It can also be cautious and reserved with strangers.

The Finnish Spitz can be willful. It is loyal to its owner but may question its owners orders sometimes. Training it requires patience and consistency. The Finnish Spitz is also known for its bark; it is known as the “barking bird dog” in Finland.

Breed Group: Hounds, Northern, Non-sporting

Weight: 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)

Height: 15-20 inches (38-51 cm)

Color: The Finnish Spitz pup comes out in a dark grey, black, brown, or fawn color. As it grows the coat lightens and becomes either a golder red or a yellowish-red. The shade can range from a pale honey to a dark chestnut. Small white markings is allowed.

Country of Origin: The Finnish Spitz was brought from Central Russia to Finland, where it was bred and popularized. It is the national dog of Finland.

Activities: The Finnish Spitz needs plenty of exercise to accommodate its huge amount of stamina. It makes a good watchdog and guard dog, can be used in hunting, and is a great family companion.

Grooming: The Finnish Spitz has a self-cleaning coat so it will be enough to groom it with just regular brushing and combing.

Other Info: The Finnish Spitz has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. It is a healthy breed. Common dog breed health issues like hip dysplasia and PRA are not common for this breed. The Finnish Spitz can live in the city and in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised. It prefers cool climates.

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AKA: Norsk Elghund Sort (Black Norwegian Elkhound), Norsk Elghund Gra (Gray Norwegian Elkhound)
Description: Elkhound breed is a born hunter. They have the looks of wolf, comes in two different types: The gray Elkhound and black Elkhound,their tails are curled and snouts are very much distinguished. Their body is dense and short but has a strong built with muscular neck, deep chest and straight back. Their head is broad with a flat skull with strong jaws and long muzzle. Ears are set erect and is firm and tips pointed. The color of their eyes is dark brown. Their coat come in varieties with the color of gray, longest hair have shades of gray and light color on their chest,legs and tummy.

Temperament: Most of them posses the character of that of a spits and hound breeds as well. Elkhound is calm, friendly and could also be a pet dog, but they a fearless dog they could be a good guard and adventurous dog since they are a hunter by origin. When it comes to strangers, they can be aloof or reserve. They could also be good with children since they love to play but at times, they can be dominant. With their owners, they are very affectionate and loyal. They could protect the house of their owner and family as well. When alarmed, they could bark aloud in a very sharp tone that makes them a perfect guard dog. This breed is an intelligent and independent dog yet they could also be burly.

Activity: They are an energetic dog that is used to some forceful activities. They too are required for a daily long walk and brisk walking and jogging to keep them fit and maintain their energy level.

Health: They could suffer from hip dysphasia, pyotraumatic dermatitis and PRA. And sometimes could have Fanconi Syndrome. Their life span is about 12-15 years.

Grooming: They are a heavy shedder so it is always important to brush their hair and take away excess hair to prevent tangles. Bathe them only when necessary to avoid dryness of their skin.

Breed Group: Northern,  Hound
Color: Comes in Black or Gray
Height: Height: Dogs 19-21 inches (48-53 cm.) Bitches 18-20 inches (46-51 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg.) Bitches 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Norway

Dynamics: Elhounds are a calm, playful, adventurous and intelligent dog but sometimes could be a brat and dominant. The best guard dog and would always protect its owner.