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Trigg Hound
Hound breed from Kentucky, United States
Breed overview
Published database recordAbout the Trigg Hound
The Trigg Hound is a medium-sized American foxhound strain developed in Kentucky. It is known for its athletic build, speed, stamina, and keen scenting ability. The breed is energetic, independent, alert, intelligent, loyal, and work-focused. Individual temperaments vary, but these traits are commonly associated with the breed. Its recognition status varies by registry.
Quick facts
Trigg Hound at a glance
Sizemedium
Breed groupHound
OriginKentucky, United States
Lifespan10–13 years
Male weight20–34 kilogram
Female weight20–34 kilogram
Male height56–64 centimetre
Female height56–64 centimetre
Origin and history
Where the breed comes from
The Trigg Hound was developed in the 1860s by Colonel Haiden C. Trigg in Kentucky. It was created by crossing English Foxhounds imported from Ireland with established American lines, notably Birdsong and Walker hounds. The goal was to produce a faster, more driven foxhound with enhanced speed, endurance, and trailing ability. The breed's history is closely tied to fox hunting in the United States, but specific details about its early development are limited to these known facts.
Physical characteristics
Structured dataSize, build and coat
Female
20–34 kilogramAdult weight56–64 centimetreAdult heightCoat typesPending