All breeds in the Hound Group were bred to hunt, by either scent or sight. Scent hounds, such as the Bloodhound, rely on their powerful noses to trail anything from raccoons to escaped convicts. Sight hounds, such as the Greyhound, are typically sleek and long-legged meant for explosive speed to chase down their prey. Both types possess strong prey drives and will often stop at nothing to catch their quarries – kind of like a pursuit plane!

Girl and her Bloodhound in front of Ryan STA at Lindbergh Field, 1934. Ryan Album Collection.

Four aviators with what looks like a Rhodesian Ridgeback type dog. Philip Babcock Special Collection. During WWI, Philip Babcock served in the 88^th Aero Squadron, whose primary mission was photo-reconnaissance, observation, and intelligence for other squadrons on the Western Front. Kind of like a sight hound!

Written on the back of this photograph: “Emmanual Frachtenberg, ‘Duchess,’ standing Fernand Boucher, Bill Bachner, John Cunningham, Harry Pangburn, Ron Simmons, Emmett Pankey. Kirkey in doorway.” Folkingham, England, 1944. Hopefully the dog’s name is “Duchess” and the second man kneeling is unidentified! Carl Gwartney Special Collection.

Charles Lindbergh as a boy with his alert dog, "Dingo," around 1912.

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