Hound

A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. It can be contrasted with the gun dog, which assists hunters by identifying the location of prey and/or recovers shot quarry. The hound breeds were the first hunting dogs. They have a powerful sense of smell, and speed.

There are three types of hound, with several breeds belonging to each type:

List of hound breeds

Houndé

Houndé is a city located in the province of Tuy in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Tuy Province.

Coordinates: 11°30′N 3°31′W / 11.500°N 3.517°W / 11.500; -3.517

Hound (disambiguation)

A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. Other uses include:

Hound could also refer to: