Hounds Archives - The South Africa Dog Guide

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hounds were originally bred by nomadic tribes in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

Basenjis were originally bred in Central Africa as versatile hunting dogs and were valued by tribes in the Congo Basin.

Basset Hounds were originally bred in medieval France as scent hounds for hunting small game such as rabbits.

Beagles were originally bred in England as scent hounds to hunt rabbits while moving at a pace hunters could follow on foot.

Originally known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi was developed by Russian aristocrats to hunt fast-moving game.

Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other small animals that lived in burrows such as rabbits.

Greyhounds’ hunting ability dates back thousands of years, and they were highly valued by ancient pharaohs and nobility.

Ibizan Hounds were originally bred on Ibiza and the Balearic Islands to hunt rabbits and other small game in packs.

Irish Wolfhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, especially for chasing and bringing down large animals.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred in Southern Africa in the late 1800s to track large game, including lions.

Salukis were originally bred by nomadic tribes and Middle Eastern royalty to hunt fast-moving prey using their eyesight.

Whippets were originally bred in northern England during the 18th and 19th centuries for both hunting and sport.