The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

HOUND

A hound is a name generally given to hunting dogs, but restricted by scientific writers to such dogs as hunt by scent, a definition which excludes the greyhound. There are several varieties including the bloodhound, staghound, foxhound, harrier and beagle. Hounds are distinguished not only by their fineness of scent, but by docility and sagacity. Of the rough-haired and smooth-haired varieties the former manifest the greatest affection for people.
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