Originating in France in around 700 CE, Basset Hounds are extraordinarily talented. Their ability to pick up scents from far away, have made them more than suitable hunters. And while their laid-back ...

Hounds are among the oldest of the major dog groups in the world. With their powerful senses and athletic bodies, they have helped humans track down prey almost since the dawn of civilization. There ...

Short-legged dogs have been around since ancient Rome, when they were used to go underground after small mammals. Short legs help these dogs to confront tough quarry in tight spaces, to trail at ...

These precious pooches are adorable.

As dogs grow older, many don’t slow their affection—they deepen it. Veterinarians and canine behavior experts agree that ...

Odin doesn't need anyone to tell him he's a good boy. He's got the awards to prove it. Odin, a purebred basset hound owned by Novia Staviski, of Lindley, had a chance to take part in the prestigious ...

While these breeds are not new, they have just been recognized by the American Kennel Club as official breeds.