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 ...

According to Elvis, hound dogs cry all the time. He’s not… totally wrong. A lot of hound dog breeds, like Basset Hounds, were bred to announce themselves and communicate with their fellow hunters. The ...

In 2024, a ‘smug’ pug from North Carolina named Vito won Best in Show. Since the show started airing on NBC, a variety of ...

Harrier Dogs are affectionate and playful with an outgoing personality. The Harrier is a part of the hound group and is a loving, affectionate dog with lots of energy. Developed to help hunt hares, ...

For its annual TV special “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” NBC records the judging, examination and walk of all breeds and varieties competing in the annual event so that dog lovers and ...