Trigg Hound facts for kids
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Early Trigg Hound or progenitor
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| Other names | Trigg Foxhound Hayden Trigg Hound |
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| Origin | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Breed status | Not recognized as a standardized breed by any major kennel club. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Notes | American Foxhound variety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Trigg Hound is a special type of American Foxhound. It is also called the Trigg Foxhound or Hayden Trigg Hound. This dog breed was created in Kentucky by a man named Colonel Haiden Trigg.
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History of the Trigg Hound Breed
The Trigg Hound started in Barren County, Kentucky, around the 1860s. Colonel Haiden C. Trigg loved fox hunting. He wanted to create a faster hunting dog than the ones he had. So, he used dogs from other famous dog families. These families were known as the Birdsong, Maupin, and Walker lines. He mixed these dogs to create his own special type of hound.
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At first, some local fox hunters thought the dogs Colonel Trigg bought looked strange. But they were very surprised by how well these dogs performed. One writer, W. L. Porter, said the dogs looked "racy built" and had "bushy tails." They were different from any foxhound people had seen before. Over time, Colonel Trigg's breeding program became very successful. His dogs became well-known both locally and across the country.
In 1910, a famous big-game hunter named Paul J. Rainey bought 25 hounds from Colonel Trigg. He took them on a hunting trip to Africa. Later, he bought even more dogs from Trigg and his son. After Colonel Trigg passed away, some people lost interest in the breed. The Trigg Hound became less popular for a while. However, a small group of breeders kept working with them.
When Paul Rainey came back from his trips, he praised the Trigg Hounds. He said they were the "best and most courageous hounds in the world." This made the dogs popular again among hunters.
About the Trigg Hound
What Trigg Hounds Look Like
Male Trigg Hounds usually stand about 23 to 24 inches (58 to 61 cm) tall at the withers. The withers are the highest part of the dog's back, between the shoulder blades. They weigh about 45 to 55 pounds (20 to 25 kg). Female Trigg Hounds are a bit smaller. They stand about 20 to 22 inches (51 to 56 cm) tall. They weigh about 35 to 45 pounds (16 to 20 kg).
These dogs have a long nose and ears that hang down. Their fur is short and smooth. Trigg Hounds can be almost any color. However, one dog club, the Continental Kennel Club, only accepts dogs that are tricolor (three colors) or bicolor (two colors).
Trigg Hound Personality and Behavior
The Trigg Hound is known for being very obedient. This means they listen well to their owners. But they are also "tenacious," which means they are very determined. They don't give up easily, especially when hunting. They have an excellent sense of smell. This helps them track animals. They also have great endurance, meaning they can keep going for a long time without getting tired. These qualities make them very good hunting dogs.
See also
In Spanish: Foxhound americano para niños
