GENERAL APPEARANCE: A short legged, sturdy hunting dog with a robust, strong boned body structure, dense coat, firm muscles.
Other Names: Alpenlandische Dachsbracke
Country Of Origin: Austria
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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HEAD: Should be fairly long, slightly domed at occiput
Other Names: American Foxhound
Country Of Origin: USA
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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Other Names: Anglo-Francais-De-Petite-Venerie
Country Of Origin: France
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Light dog, medium size, elegant and distinguished.r.
Other Names: Ariegeois
Country Of Origin: Isarel
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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Other Names: Artesian Norman Basset
Country Of Origin: France
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Really typical Basset, denoting the great breed he comes from; quite substancial but yet not too heavy.
Other Names: Blue Gascony Basset
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : The basset fauve de Bretagne, is a small, stocky hound, lively, rapid for its size. It benefits from enormous energy coupled with excellent hardiness..
Other Names: Fawn Brittany Basset
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: Short-legged hound of considerable substance, well balanced, full of quality. It is important to bear in mind that this is a working hound and must be fit for purpose therefore should be strong, active and capable of great endurance in the field.
Other Names: Basset Hound
Country Of Origin: Great Britain
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : An altogether balanced, lightish, very mobile and muscular, medium size dog. The body is slightly longer than high, slightly higher at rear, standing on not too long legs. Head carried level or slightly upwards, tail level or slanting downwards..
Other Names: Bayrischer-Gebrigsschweisshund
Country Of Origin: Germany
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: A sturdy, compactly-built hound, conveying the impression of quality without coarseness.
Other Names: Beagle
Country Of Origin: Great Britain
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of medium proportions,balanced distinguished, agile and vigorous.
Other Names: Beagle Harrier
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Well constructed hound, strong, yet light; forequarters more powerful than hindquarters.
Other Names: Billy
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Black and Tan Coonhound is first and fundamentally a working dog, a trail and tree hound, capable of withstanding the rigors of winter, the heat of summer, and the difficult terrain over which he is called upon to work. Used principally for trailing and treeing raccoon, the Black an Tan Coonhound runs his game entirely by scent. The characteristics and courage of the Coonhound also make him proficient on the hunt for deer, bear, mountain lion and other big game. Judges are asked by the club sponsoring the breed to place great emphasis upon these facts when evaluating the merits of the dog. The general impression is that of power, agility and alertness. He immediately impresses one with his ability to cover the ground with powerful rhythmic strides. Considering their job as a hunting dog, the individual should exhibit moderate bone and good muscle tone. Males are heavier in bone and muscle tone than females.
Other Names: Black and Tan Coonhound
Country Of Origin: USA
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Robust dog; its coat is long and shaggy; head long and moderately broad, eyebrows pronounced and bushy. The expression serious, severe but playful. The basic colour is reddish-yellow or earthy grey with white markings on the lower parts.
Other Names: Bosanski Ostrodlaki
Country Of Origin: Bosnia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size. Strong, long cast, supple body.
Other Names: Brandlbracke
Country Of Origin: Austria
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Griffon of medium size, receptive and very determined. Rather stocky and well proportioned.
Other Names: Medium Griffon vendeen
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Well constructed dog, muscled and not too long, giving the impression of strength and energy.
Other Names: Chien d"Artois
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Large-sized hound and massive leash hound, the most powerful of all the scent hounds. It is harmonious in its lines, endowed with strong bone, good muscle and a lot of substance, but without ever appearing heavy. It is long in structure, fitting into a rectangle. The overall appearance is imposing and full of nobility. Its attitude is solemn. The head and neck attract attention because of their abundant, supple and thin skin, hanging in deep folds. Its movement is impressive, rather slow and with a certain rolling gait but lithe, elastic and free. No characteristic should be so exaggerated as to destroy the harmony of the whole, to give an overdone appearance or even less to harm the health or well-being of the dog. Among possible exaggerations should be mentioned eyes which are too deep set or too small; distended eyelids; too much and too loose skin with too many and too deep folds; too much dewlap; too narrow a head. Dogs which are too big, with bodies too heavy or too massive, are equally undesirable because this impedes their function.
Other Names: Chien de Saint-Hubert
Country Of Origin: Belgium
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: Mesocephalic. Head prismatic form with hanging ears. The body is rectangular, strong, muscled and distinctively spotted. The movement must be elegant. The sexual difference must be visible.
Other Names: Dalmatinac
Country Of Origin: Croatia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : That of a light, high stationed, elegant, yet strongly made hunting dog with a noble, comparatively fine head, good leathers and a well carried but in respect of the noble general appearance, remarkably thick tail. Slightly tucked up abdomen.
Other Names: Deutsche Bracke
Country Of Origin: Germany
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Rather long in body and fairly short on legs. Appearance should be robust and strong rather than elegant and speedy. Proud carriage, well developed muscles and agile appearance. Differences in build between male and female clearly defined.
Other Names: Swedish Dachsbracke
Country Of Origin: Germany
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium sized, distinctly rectangular, powerfully built, but should not appear heavy. Should convey the impression of endurance.
Other Names: Norwegian Hound
Country Of Origin: Norway
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: Well balanced, powerful and clean cut.
Other Names: English Foxhound
Country Of Origin: Great Britain
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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Other Names: Norsk Erdelyi Kopo
Country Of Origin: Hungary
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Large pack hound, distinguished and of balanced build.
Other Names: Francais blanc et noir
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Typical French hound, distinguished, giving an impression of being rustic.
Other Names: Francais blanc et orange
Country Of Origin: France
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Large pack hound, elegant, sufficiently well boned and muscled.
Other Names: Francais tricolor
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Rectangular build, proud, strong, but not heavy.
Other Names: Haldenstovare
Country Of Origin: Norway
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Well proportioned, giving impression of great strength and stamina. Never heavy. Tricoloured. The differences between male and female dogs should be clearly defined.
Other Names: Hamilton Hound
Country Of Origin: Sweden
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: In general appearance the highly efficient Hannoverscher Schweißhund is of medium size, well proportioned and powerful. Well set strongly muscled fore and hind limbs qualify him for tireless work. Too long legs, specially overbuilt forequarters, affect his work with nose to ground and are foreign to his type. The broad, deep chest provides ample room for the lungs and enables long, strenuous chases. The slightly wrinkled forehead and the clear dark eyes produce the serious expression typical of the Hannoverscher Schweißhund. Also typical for the breed is the red primary colour of the coat, which can vary from a pale fawn colour to a dark brindle, almost black appearing colouring.
Other Names: Hannover'scher Schweisshund
Country Of Origin: Germany
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Strong and light dog, less powerful and more distinguished than the Foxhound
Other Names: Harrier
Country Of Origin: Great Britain
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized dog, short-haired, black and tan, strong, vigorous, lively, keen.
Other Names: Hellinikos Ichnilatis
Country Of Origin: Greece
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium-sized, solid and compact,rectangular with strong topline.
Other Names: Hygen Hound
Country Of Origin: Norway
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: A dog of noble appearance with a hound-like strong body, of medium size.
Other Names: Istarski Kratkodlaki Gonic
Country Of Origin: Croatia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: A dog of rustic appearance and strong hound-like body, of medium size with characteristic longer coarse hair of snow-white colour with orange coloured markings on the head and on the body. Due to the wire-haired coat this breed appears robust. The difference between male and female has to be distinctive.
Other Names: Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
Country Of Origin: Croatia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: Medium size hound of muscular,rather heavy build, ensuring endurance but not speed.
Other Names: Ogar Polski
Country Of Origin: Poland
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: Large, straight limbed and sound, rough-coated with majestic head, strong body and loose, long striding action. Rough double coat and large feet essential. Free moving.
Other Names: Otterhound
Country Of Origin: Great Britain
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Small, active and vigorous hound, with a slightly elongated body. Proud tail carriage. Coat hard and long without exaggeration. Expressive head; leathers well turned inwards, covered with long hair and set below the level of the eye, not too long.
Other Names: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium sized hound; well proportioned, distinguished.
Other Names: Small Blue Gascony Hound
Country Of Origin:France
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : A very distinguished hound presenting, to a high degree of perfection, strength, elegance and lightness, with a range of the most fascinating colours.
Other Names: Poitevin
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Hunting dog for small game ( driving game to waiting guns ), very distinguished, very French looking and showing top quality in all details of its structure.
Other Names: Porcelaine
Country Of Origin: France
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE: Strong hound-body, medium sized dog with balanced movements. The characteristic red-wheaten colour comes in all shades.
Other Names: Posavaz Hound
Country Of Origin: Croatia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Rhodesian Ridgeback should represent a well balanced, strong, muscular, agile and active dog, symmetrical in outline, and capable of great endurance with a fair amount of speed. The emphasis is on agility, elegance and soundness with no tendency towards massiveness. The peculiarity of the breed is the ridge on the back, which is formed by the hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. The ridge is the escutcheon of the breed.
Other Names: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Country Of Origin: South Africa
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium sized dog, balanced, with rather long proportions, with a lovely head and long leathers. The development of his thoracic perimeter and the length of his body which exceeds greatly the height at the withers, are remarkable. Compact bone structure and solid legs; fine hair, smooth and flat. The gaze is soft, sad and noble.
Other Names: Sabueso Espanol
Country Of Origin: Spain
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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Other Names: Shiller Hound
Country Of Origin: Sweden
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size, good conformation indicating strength and endurance; lean head and long muzzle with long leathers giving an air of nobility.
Other Names: Schweizerischer Niedlaufhund
Country Of Origin: Switzerland
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Height from ground to withers is equal to the length of the body measured from the scapulo-humeral articulation to the point of the ischium (from point of shoulder to point of buttock). The withers must not be too prominent, but they should be slightly above the level of the croup. The length of the muzzle must reach half the length of the head. The depth of the chest is slightly less than half the height at the withers.
Other Names: Segugio Italiano
Country Of Origin: Italy
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of medium size with a robust constitution. Full of character, it is lively and energetic.
Other Names: Serbski Gonic
Country Of Origin: Yugoslavia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Always solid black with tan markings. Lightish body build, yet solid bone structure. Longish rectangle.
Other Names: Slovensky Kopov
Country Of Origin: Slovakia
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Robust dog with a somewhat elegant look. It should be strong but not heavy in built. Coat should be harsh.
Other Names: Smalandsstovare
Country Of Origin: Sweden
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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Other Names: Suomenajokoira
Country Of Origin:Finland
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size. Bone of medium strength, strong, muscular, sinewy. Flowing, long outline. Robust and healthy. Shape long, rectangular, slightly longer than high.
Other Names: Tiroler Bracke
Country Of Origin: Austria
Kennel Recognition: AKC-ARBA-FCI-KC-USA-UKC
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