Nell the Hound Puppy's brother, Newton the Hound Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Nell the Hound Puppy's sister, Niecy the Hound Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Nell 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:  Nell is such a sweetheart and has made a special impression on us. She's spent a lot of time being spoiled due to her bout with pneumonia, thus she enjoys being with her human companions at all times. Her favorite spot is on the couch with us!   She is completely recovered, healthy, happy and will suffer no long term effects. She however, has become the "houdini" of the bunch and always finds her way back to us with tail wagging, ears back and joy.  She is fawn in color with beautiful light green eyes, pink nose, white chest and toes.  Nell enjoys playing with her litter mates, loves our big dog Marley and does not mind being outside.   She is doing well on leash and is giving us cues to do her "business".  She is crate trained, paper trained and is working on basic commands.  She does like to climb, so puppy pens are not for her.  Nell is a love, and she will be a lucky addition to anyone's home.  She will be greatly missed in ours!

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.