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A beagle with a tricolor coat stands on a paved surface, facing left, with its tail raised and mouth slightly open. Green foliage is blurred in the background. Afghan Hound Basenji Basset hound Beagle. Black and tan coonhound. Bloodhound Borzoi. Dachshund Greyhound.
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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
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Various retriever dog breeds sitting in a row. L-R: curly coated retriever, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, duck tolling retriever, flat coated retriever. hunting sporting dogs
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Lion (panthera leo)
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hound: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: PetMD - 30 Hound Dog Breeds Every Dog-Lover Should Know. Oct 01, 2025
Added a table on breeds of hounds. Jun 07, 2023
Deleted photograph. Jun 07, 2023
Media added. Mar 11, 2011
New article added. Mar 24, 2009
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