What about the hounds? The hounds often enjoy a pack-like setting and they usually get along well with other dogs. Their playstyle can be a little more calm than the sporting breeds, but it is going to vary depending on the size of the dog. See the chart below and you’ll notice that the hounds often fall in the green category as well. However, you will note that Sighthounds could be classified as yellow because of their potential to chase small dogs. This is a good reason to keep the dogs separated by size.
Green Traffic Signal
Hound Group | Playstyle | Management Tips |
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Basset Hound | Chasing Neck biting | Monitor to ensure balanced play |
Beagle | Chasing Neck biting | Monitor to ensure balanced play |
Black and Tan Coonhound | Chasing Neck biting | Monitor to ensure balanced play |
Dachshund | Chasing Neck biting | Monitor to ensure balanced play |
Greyhound | Chasing Neck biting | Monitor to ensure balanced play |
Whippet | Chasing Neck biting | Monitor to ensure balanced play |
Yellow Traffic Signal
Hound Group | Playstyle | Management Tips |
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Basset Hound | Chasing | Avoid mixing with small fluffy dogs due to prey drive. Monitor for over arousal Very thin skin- don't recommend mixing with body-slammers |
Beagle | Chasing | Avoid mixing with small fluffy dogs due to prey drive. Monitor for over arousal Very thin skin- don't recommend mixing with body-slammers |
Black and Tan Coonhound | Chasing | Avoid mixing with small fluffy dogs due to prey drive. Monitor for over arousal Very thin skin- don't recommend mixing with body-slammers |
Dachshund | Chasing | Avoid mixing with small fluffy dogs due to prey drive. Monitor for over arousal Very thin skin- don't recommend mixing with body-slammers |
Greyhound | Chasing | Avoid mixing with small fluffy dogs due to prey drive. Monitor for over arousal Very thin skin- don't recommend mixing with body-slammers |
Whippet | Chasing | Avoid mixing with small fluffy dogs due to prey drive. Monitor for over arousal Very thin skin- don't recommend mixing with body-slammers |