Newton the Hound Puppy's sister, Niecy the Hound Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Newton the Hound Puppy's sister, Nell the Hound Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Newton the Hound Puppy's sister, Nutmeg the Hound Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:

These sweet Hound Mixes were rescued from animal control. There time was up and we couldn't see them pup down! Won't you give them a great forever home?

Foster Update:  Newton is the biggest of his litter, and the only boy!  He's bronze in color with striking green eyes, pink nose, cute wrinkled little face and plenty of extra skin to fill out.  He is so happy to see you all the time and when he puts his ears back and comes running to you it just melts your heart!   Newton is all puppy and loves to run, jump and wrestle with his litter mates. He enjoys his chew toys and loves tennis balls.  He whines a bit to let you know when he needs to do his "business" and is getting use to the leash.  He is crate trained, paper trained and working on housebreaking. Like all puppies, chew toys, patience and love required!  Newton is one of the sweetest pups I've had the pleasure of fostering and would make a fantastic addition to anyone's family!

General Information about Hound Dogs
All of the dogs listed below belong to the collection of dogs referred to as Hound Dogs. As implied by its name Hound Dogs have been bred to chase (or hound) a quarry by sight or smell, or a combination of both senses. Sighthounds have exceptional eyesight, combined with the speed and stamina necessary to catch the intended prey once seen, typical examples being the Greyhound and the Whippet. Hounds which rely strongly on the sense of smell to follow the trail of a prey, such as the Bloodhound, quite literally follow their noses, speed and eyesight is of less importance.

Characteristics and features have been introduced and strengthened by breeding from animals who already demonstrated the desired traits. Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Thus, the various hound breeds were initially introduced to help man according to specific requirements such as:

• Hunting and running down small quarry
• Flushing out and Driving game
• Vermin Hunting
• Guard duties
• Tracking

In this day and age only a few hounds still undertake these tasks, but nevertheless, they still harbour the skills and characteristics that made the original Whippet dog breeding program successful. The Hound Breed Group of dogs differ in that some hunt by scent and others by sight. Many hounds are kept in packs, in outdoor kennels. Any dogs and puppies belonging to the Hound breeds require a significant amount of exercise as they have high stamina levels suitable for hunting quarry. There are some breeds in this group who make a distinctive ' baying ' sound - invaluable information should be considering puppies.