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The Segugio Italiano might be one of the oldest hound breeds you’ve never heard of. This Italian hunting dog possibly traces back to Ancient Egypt, shows up in Renaissance paintings, and has been chasing wild boar and hare across Italy for centuries — quietly, without much fame outside its home country. Quick Facts A Breed…
A king wrote about this dog back in the 1300s. The Spanish Hound has been a serious hunting companion for over 700 years, and it’s still doing the same job today — following scent trails across rough terrain with a nose that rarely quits. What Makes the Spanish Hound Unique King Alfonso XI described this…
Thinking about a Bavarian Mountain Hound? Give me a minute before you go any further, because this one’s different from most breed guides on this site. This is a specialist tracking dog first, and I’d be doing you a disservice if I sold it to you as anything else. History and Origin The Bavarian Mountain…
The Hungarian Puli is instantly recognizable by its long, corded coat that can reach the ground by adulthood. This medium-sized herding breed comes from Hungary, where it worked livestock for centuries before becoming a beloved, if high-maintenance, companion. Here’s what daily life looks like with this famously dreadlocked dog, from grooming routines to exercise needs….
The Portuguese Podengo comes in three different sizes, and it’s the only breed on this list where size changes almost everything about daily life. This rustic, agile dog hunts by sight, scent, and sound, and it wears either a smooth coat or a wiry, bearded one. Here’s a full breakdown of which variety fits your…
Ever seen a dog with a body built like a dachshund but the drive of a serious scent hound? That’s the Podenco Maneto in a nutshell. This small, rustic breed comes from southern Spain, and its short legs hide a surprisingly agile hunter. Few people outside Andalusia know this dog exists, so let’s fix that….