Hound

A hound is a type of hunting dog used by hunters to track or chase prey.

[1][2] Hounds can be contrasted with gun dogs that assist hunters by identifying prey and/or recovering shot quarry.

The hound breeds were the first hunting dogs.

They have either a powerful sense of smell, great speed, or both.

[3] There are three types of hound, with several breeds type:

A beagle is a small breed of hound.