Southern Hound

Southern Hound
Southern Hound (illustration from The Dog 1852)
OriginBritain
Breed statusExtinct
Dog (domestic dog)

The Southern Hound was a breed of dog that existed in Britain probably until sometime in the 19th century, now extinct. The exact date of its extinction is not known; it is likely that it was gradually interbred with other breeds until the genuine Southern Hound bloodline ceased to exist.