| Majestic Tree Hound | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Breed status | Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club. |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
The Majestic Tree Hound is a relatively modern variety of crossbred dog, belonging to the coonhound/bloodhound group. It is a large breed, with males averaging over 100 pounds.[1][2] They have long low-set earage, heavy flew, and dewlap similar to their ancestors from the Ardennes. They carry more excess skin on average than the American Blue Gascon Hound. As a modern crossbreed, it is not formally recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.[3]
History
The creation of this breed is very recent, but the stem stock goes back to medieval northern France and the hounds of St. Hubert.[4]
Big game hounds of the old Bloodhound/Talbot/St. Hubert type inhabited American soil for many years, and these were crossed with a variety of other hounds for coldtrailing work. The Majestic people say they crossed these Bloodhounds with "western big-game hounds." These dogs may have been of the Gascon type like the Old Line dogs or even strains from those long ago Porcelaines that went west with the Rousseau family.
Lee Newhart, Jr., and several others created the National Majestic Tree Hound Association in 1980 and registered the first hounds in that year.[5]
Health
There have been some findings of hip dysplasia as well as the ears needing to be cleaned frequently.
Activities
Intended for rugged terrain and long endurance, they are most suited for tracking lions, bears,[6][7] bobcats and jaguars
References
- ↑ "Breed Standards for the Majestic Tree Hound". www.nationalkennelclub.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ↑ "Majestic Tree Hound Dog Breed Information - Continental Kennel Club". ckcusa.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ↑ "Gun dogs". breeds.royalcanin.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ↑ Lamb, Vickie (2015-09-22). The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book: A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 60 Sporting Breeds. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. ISBN 9781634504621.
- ↑ Hancock, David (2014-02-28). Hounds: Hunting by Scent. Crowood. ISBN 9781847976024.
There are also Majestic Tree Hounds, a St Hubert type of Coonhound-Bloodhound mix, standing at around 28in and weighing over 100lb, with their own association, formed in 1980.
- ↑ "Black Bear Tracking Dog License - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation". www.dec.ny.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ↑ "New York Codes, Rules and Regulations: Part 187. Miscellaneous Black Bear Regulations". Thomson Reuters Westlaw. Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State.
