Browse Hound Breeds Alphabetically (I-W):
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Irish Wolfhound
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Hunt wolves
Height: 30-34"
Weight: 105-140 | 120-180 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #76
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Norrbottenspets
Origin: Sweden/Finland
Purpose: Hunting small game
Height: 16.5-18"
Weight: 20-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Norwegian Elkhound
Origin: Norway
Purpose: Hunt moose
Height: 19.5-20.5"
Weight: 48-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #124
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Norwegian Lundehund
Origin: Norway
Purpose: Hunting puffins
Height: 12-15"
Weight: 12-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #198
CKC classified as 'Hound'
AKC classified in 'Non-Sporting'
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Otterhound
Origin: England
Purpose: Otter hunting
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 80-115 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #196
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Peruvian Inca Orchid (Viringo)
Small | Medium | Large
Origin: Peru
Purpose: Companion, hunting
Height: 10-16" | 16-26" | 20-26"
Weight: 9-18 | 18-27 | 27-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Origin: France
Purpose: Hunt small game
Height: 13-15"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #155
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Pharaoh Hound
Origin: Malta
Purpose: Rabbit hunting
Height: 21-25"
Weight: 45-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #185
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Plott Hound
Origin: United States
Purpose: Big game hunting
Height: 20-25"
Weight: 40-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #173
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Flush rabbits
Height: 8-12"
Weight: 9-13 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #157
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Redbone Coonhound
Origin: United States
Purpose: Track bears, cougars...
Height: 21-27"
Weight: 45-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #144
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin: Southern Africa
Purpose: Hunt lions/Protection
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 70-80 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #43
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Saluki
Origin: Middle East
Purpose: Gazelle hunter
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #141
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Scottish Deerhound
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Hunt deer
Height: 28-32+"
Weight: 75-95 | 85-110 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #165
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Shikoku
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Boar hunting
Height: 17-22"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
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Sloughi
Origin: North Africa
Purpose: Gazelle hunting
Height: 24-29"
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #197
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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Origin: United States
Purpose: Hunt raccoons
Height: 20-27"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #152
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Whippet
Origin: England
Purpose: Rabbit Coursing
Height: 18-22"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #50
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