this hound will bark. on the plus side, he's pleasant toward people and other dogs. if you won't be hunting him, plan to give this swift and competitive dog plenty of daily exercise in other ways to prevent him from becoming frustrated and destructive. he'd make a good companion for a runner.
males stand 24 to 26 inches at the shoulder; females, 23 to 25 inches. their weight should be in proportion to height. 