From medieval times through the early part of the 20th century, the bards, who had always held a special place in Welsh society, sang odes to the hounds, often naming individual hounds, and praising their qualities.

They are hard to train and require consistency and firm guidance but are extremely loyal, gentle and tolerant with small children and other animals.

The association was formed "for the purpose of preserving and promoting the Welsh Fox Hound as a specific British breed".

[2] The Welsh Hound was recognized by the United Kennel Club on 1 January 2006.

[3] Since the outlawing of hunting with dogs in Great Britain, various clubs have been offering registration for the Welsh Hound as a rare breed pet.