Compared to us humans, all dogs have a superior sense of smell, but some dogs' noses are next level – if you hadn’t guessed ...

But while beagles are adventurous and thrive on plenty of exercise, basset hounds are more laid back and prefer calmer activities. And although these scent hounds are very sweet-natured ...

Compared to us humans, all dogs have a superior sense of smell, but some dogs' noses are next level – if you hadn’t guessed already, we're talking about scent hounds. Bred for their skills in ...

But while beagles are adventurous and thrive on plenty of exercise, basset hounds are more laid back and prefer calmer activities. And although these scent hounds are very sweet-natured ...

Harriers are scent hounds that are bigger than Beagles, but smaller than English Foxhounds. Photo by Grzes1966, CC 3.0, on Wikimedia Commons/Photoscape The Harrier is ...

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen dogs have a shaggy coat and sweet temperament. The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen — commonly called "Grand" or "GBGV" — is a scent hound from France. They are the ...

Plott Hounds are a loyal hunting breed. Plott Hounds are large, scent hounds bred specifically for hunting boar. They are clever and confident hunting dogs with a fierce nature. These dogs are ...

The Making of a Scent Hound These big-nosed, jowly dogs have been around for a long time. Traditionally they are traced back to the St. Hubert Hound, which was a clearly established line of dogs ...

Theirs look even lengthier because of their long faces and short, muscular legs. Basset hounds are stellar scent trackers—a talent that many attribute to those magnificent ears. “It’s ...