Welcome to Most Popular 37 Brown Hunting Dog Breeds. Hunting dogs come in all colors and coat lengths. However, the following 37 breeds are exclusively brown:
Please note: Hounds through is always naturally brown. All other breeds can also have other coat colors.
ALWAYS BROWN
1. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever originated in America. These hounds are naturally brown and were bred specifically for hunting.
Their good swimming skills make them ideal for hunting ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. However, they also make equally good family dogs.
Fun Fact: While this breed’s coat is waterproof, it comes with one major drawback — it often takes on a fishy odor after a swim.
2. Boykin Spaniels
The Boykin Spaniel, with its webbed feet, was also bred to hunt in the water. They are almost ideal for turkeys and waterfowl.
However, this brown gundog breed also gets along well with children and other pets. They are also very loving, obedient, and tireless.
Fun Fact: The Boykin Spaniel will literally work ’til they drop. You should therefore proactively plan breaks when the temperatures are high.
3. American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is one of 19 total water dogs. He is also a very good swimmer and can safely be taken on a canoe or boat.
In addition, these hounds have curly brown hair and are known to be very active, good-natured, and intelligent. They are also easy to train.
Fun Fact: While you usually have to buy special dog treats for other dogs, a banana is enough for the American Water Spaniel. Because they love bananas!
4. Pharaoh Hound
Hardly any other brown hunting dog breed has such large bat ears as the pharaoh hound. However, they mostly use their sense of smell to track down their prey.
In their homeland, the animals were primarily used to hunt rabbits. The dogs are also considered to be very energetic, playful, and fast.
Fun Fact: This breed’s name is confusing. Because pharaohs are part of the history of Egypt. However, the pharaoh hound originated in Malta.
5. Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound is one of many coonhound species. However, these hounds are the only ones that have a brown coat by default.
Due to their size and stature, the dogs are primarily used for hunting small to medium-sized animals. These include birds, rabbits, foxes, and small deer.
Fun Fact: This breed’s hunting instinct is so strong that the dogs run through brambles without batting an eyelid.
6. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Yes, you read correctly. These hounds have a whopping 34 letters in their names. Her name is very descriptive of that. Because they are ideal for hunting ducks and other waterfowl.
While these dogs’ fur is naturally brown, they tend to have some white fur on their chests as well. In addition, the animals are very alert and friendly.
Fun Fact: While other dogs go more in a “woof-woof” or “woof-woof,” the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever’s bark sounds more like a scream.
7. Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer
The short-haired Hungarian Pointer is mostly used for hunting birds and other smaller animals. They are also considered to be very calm, loyal, and trusting.
In addition, the four-legged friends are relatively clean, easy to care for, and have a lot of energy. They therefore also make good family dog breeds.
Fun Fact: Although this brown gundog breed is born with blue eyes, their eye color progressively changes to orange-brown as they mature.
8. Poodle Pointer
The Pudelpointer originated in Germany. These hunting dogs were bred by crossing a Poodle and an English Pointer.
The brown dogs also have excellent noses and are mostly used for hunting birds and other small and medium-sized animals.
Fun fact: While the development of the first Tesla took around 3 years, it took a whopping 30 years to breed the Pudelpointer to perfect its characteristics.
9. Bavarian Mountain Hound
As you can already tell from the name, this brown hunting dog breed originally comes from Germany. They also get along well with height.
Due to their good nose, they are mainly used for hunting large wild animals. They are considered brave, loyal, and persistent – ideal for professional hunters.
Fun fact: Lay people often think that a “sweat dog” sweats a lot. In reality, it refers to dogs that specialize in finding injured games.
10. Irish Water Spaniel
The name of the Irish Water Spaniel suggests that these hunting dogs are ideal for hunting waterfowl. They are also known to be very active, goofy, and alert.
In addition, brown dogs are very intelligent, get along well with children, and are often used as family dogs.
Fun Fact: Among the dogs, the Irish Water Spaniel is the absolute “breed clown”. Although they can’t juggle, they still act very silly.
11. Irish Red Setters
The Irish Red Setter has two sides. On the one hand, he is very loving and trusting. On the other hand, it is also very helpful when hunting birds.
This brown hunting dog breed is also very obedient and intelligent. Compared to other four-legged friends, they shed relatively heavily.
Fun Fact: The Irish Red Setter grows very quickly, but only matures very slowly. Even adult dogs often behave like young puppies.
12. Azawakh
The Azawakh is a brown greyhound native to West Africa. Due to the lack of wild animals, hunting dogs were often used as guard dogs. However, they are more suitable for hunting.
Due to its speed, this breed can also be used to hunt gazelles, deer, and other fast animals. They are also very loyal.
Fun Fact: People with the build of an Azawakh would be described as “bony”. However, visible bones are perfectly normal in these dogs.
13. Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in South Africa, where it was used for hunting from the beginning. From rabbits to lions, everything was there.
The brown hunting dog breed probably inherited its size from the German mastiff. At least that was the result of a DNA test a few years ago.
Fun Fact: The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a strip of long fur (“ridge”) on its back (“back”) that grows in the opposite direction.
14. Field Spaniels
The Field Spaniel has only been used as a hunting dog for a few decades. Not because it’s ideal for that, but rather to keep the energetic animals busy.
Because if the brown dogs cannot release their energy, it can have a negative effect on the psyche of the animals.
Fun Fact: The Field Spaniel has floppy ears that are up to 30 cm long. When running, these usually stand out to the side – like the wings of an airplane.
15. Sussex Spaniels
The Sussex Spaniel is rarely used for hunting these days. In the past, on the other hand, it was a frequent companion when hunting birds in its English homeland.
The four-legged friends are also extremely trusting, which is why they are also used as therapy dogs for people with mental disorders.
Fun Fact: This brown gundog breed has hair on their chests that is so long that their legs are barely visible underneath.
16. Podenco Andaluz
The Podenco Andaluz has its origins in southern Spain, where it is primarily used for hunting rabbits. In larger teams, however, it is also suitable for deer and wild boar.
These hounds are also known to be very loyal, gentle, and intelligent. The brown breed is therefore often used as a family dog.
Fun Fact: The Podenco Andaluz is available in three different sizes and three different coat lengths. So there are 9 different species of the same race.
17. Perdigueiro Portuguese
The Perdigueiro Português was originally bred to be a loyal companion. Only later were the dogs used to hunt birds and smaller animals.
In addition, this brown gun dog breed is known to be very energetic, enthusiastic, and trusting. They also live an average of 14 years.
Fun Fact: If you’re a Frisbee fan then you’ll love the Perdigueiro Português. Because these dogs would love to chase a Frisbee all day long.
18. Black Mouth Cur
The Black Mouth Cur is very easy to spot. Its fur is mostly brown, its chest is white and its snout is always black.
The Hunting dogs are suitable for animals of all sizes. Paradoxically, the four-legged friends also serve as shepherd dogs. It is also suitable for families.
Fun Fact: The Black Mouth Cur is an absolute expert at breeding. Because the dogs get up to 12 puppies at a time and are up to 18 years old.
19. Cirneco dell’Etna
The Cirneco dell’Etna originally comes from Sicily, where it was primarily used for hunting small animals. They also hear particularly well with their pointed ears.
In addition, dogs are considered very friendly, gentle, and calm. Outside of Italy, four-legged friends are also relatively rare.
Fun Fact: This brown gundog breed used to be considered the “poor man’s dog.” To this day, its reputation is so strong that animals are among the 20 most disliked breeds in the world.
20. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The official description of this breed’s coat color is “brown with black tiger stripes.” Their hunting instinct is also particularly strong.
These hounds are best known for their intelligence, trusting nature, and courage. They are also easy to exercise and have a lot of energy.
Fun Fact: Many laypeople think that a treeing dog can climb. In reality, these dogs only shoo their prey up trees by constantly barking until the hunter arrives.
21. German Boxer
As dangerous as the boxer may look, this brown gun dog breed also has a very affectionate and cuddly side.
The muscular four-legged friends have their origins in Germany and have been used for centuries to hunt bears, wild boars, and deer.
Fun Fact: When playing with other dogs, the German boxer will often stand on his hind legs and swing his paws. It, therefore, lives up to its name.
22. Bloodhound
Not only does the Bloodhound have a very long snout, but it also has more than 300 million scent receptors. He, therefore, has the best nose of all hunting dogs.
This also explains why brown dogs are primarily used to track down deer and wild boar. They are also considered gentle and trusting.
Fun fact: the Bloodhound’s nose is so good, he can smell if a woman is on her period or not from more than 10 meters away.
23. Hanoverian Bloodhound
Due to its nose, the Hanoverian Bloodhound is mainly used for what is known as “seatwork” when hunting – tracking down injured wild animals.
However, the brown hound breed is also good at hare and wild boar hunting. In addition, the Hanoverian animals are considered to be very calm and loyal.
Fun Fact: Watch out for stubbornness! Without extensive training from a strict master, these dogs can be downright stubborn and defiant.
24. Plot Hound
The Plott Hound is a brown tiger-skinned hunting dog. The four-legged friends were bred specifically for hunting in their American homeland.
Bears, cougars, and wild boars in particular are on their hunting list. In addition, the breed is considered very courageous, loyal, and alert.
Fun Fact: The Plott Hound not only loves to bark by nature but can also bark at different pitches! A real singer.
FREQUENTLY BUT NOT ALWAYS BROWN
25. Barbet
The Barbet originally comes from France, where it was mainly used for hunting waterfowl. The dogs are also very good swimmers.
In addition, the brown hunting dog breed is considered very friendly, active, and obedient. Since he gets along well with children, he often serves as a family dog.
Fun Fact: While other dogs loathe water, the Barbet loves moisture. However, this also means that dogs particularly like to bathe in mud holes.
26. German Longhaired Pointer
The German Longhaired Pointer usually has a grey-brown mottled coat. However, there are also hunting dogs with completely brown coats.
Since the dogs are very good swimmers, they are mostly used for hunting birds on and around the water. However, they are also excellent family dogs.
Fun fact: When this breed is observing something, they usually adopt a stork-like pose. One leg is bent and the other is stretched out.
27. American Pit Bull Terriers
The American Pit Bull Terrier was originally used for bull and bear baiting. Bulls and bears were chained and mauled by dogs in front of an audience.
No worries. Such “games” have long since been banned. Only later were the four-legged friends also used to hunt wild boar.
Fun Fact: Believe it or not, this brown gundog breed has an excellent reputation as a babysitter. Because they are very trusting and loyal.
28. Labrador Retrievers
The Labrador Retriever is by far the most popular breed of dog in the world – even though they shed a lot. They are also available in brown, beige, and black.
Because these dogs have a fondness for water, they are often used to hunt waterfowl. Due to their loving nature, they are also suitable for families.
Fun Fact: These hounds are ticklish! Namely the hair on the underside of their paws – try it!
29. Dachshund
Dachshunds are officially the smallest hunting dogs in the world. Because of their size, they were ideal for luring badgers out of their burrow.
However, it was also sometimes used to hunt rabbits and mice. The brown hunting dog breed is also considered to be very loud, clever, and playful.
Fun Fact: Flower beds get goosebumps when a dachshund walks by. Because the little dogs love to dig and don’t pay any attention to other plants.
30. Curly-Coated Retrievers
The Curly Coated Retriever gets its name from its curly hair. Due to its good swimming skills, it is mostly used for hunting waterfowl.
These hunting dogs are also considered to be very intelligent, active, and easily trainable. On the other hand, they are usually reserved and skeptical towards strangers.
Fun Fact: These brown dogs, while visually maturing very quickly, act like puppies for a very long time. In humans, that would be called “childish.”
31. German Spaniel
The German Wachtelhund is well-known among professional hunters. Because this brown hunting dog breed is considered to be particularly versatile and helpful.
The dogs are suitable for hunting small and medium-sized animals, can track down injured as well as large wild animals thanks to their good nose, and are very obedient.
Fun Fact: Even in English-speaking countries, this breed is known as the “Deutscher Wachtelhund.” There, however, the name is considered a tongue twister.
32. Poodle
Poodles come in three different sizes. However, only the largest species (“Standard”) was also used as a hunting dog – mostly for ducks and other waterfowl.
The miniature poodle, on the other hand, still looks like a teddy bear when fully grown. In addition, the brown breed is considered to be very active, alert, and easily trainable.
Fun Fact: Poodles are the most popular dog breed among hairdressers. You have probably already seen why this is so in numerous pictures.
33. Flat-Coated Retrievers
The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in England, where it was used primarily for hunting birds – both on land and in the water.
The brown hunting dog breed is also considered to be particularly friendly, self-confident, and good-natured. They are therefore also very popular with families.
Fun Fact: The Flat Coated Retriever is the “Peter Pan” of dogs. Because it takes up to 5 years until the dogs are fully grown.
34. Alpine Dachsbracke
The Alpine Dachsbracke has its origins in Austria, where hunting dogs were primarily used to track down injured deer, wild boar, and foxes.
The stature of the brown dogs resembles that of dachshunds. However, they have slightly longer legs and a much better nose.
Fun Fact: The Alpine Dachsbracke will usually hunt anything that isn’t in the tree by three. Paradoxically, however, the dogs even develop a protective instinct for other pets.
35. Cesky Fousek
The Český Fousek is used in many different ways in its Czech homeland. It is used when hunting on land and water and after small and large animals.
In addition, the brown hound breed is considered very trusting, loyal, and energetic. A large garden is almost mandatory for these dogs.
Fun fact: Even the females of this breed have a lot of beard growth – a real woman’s beard.
36. Tyrolean Hound
The Tyrolean Hound is known among hunters for its excellent nose. However, what makes these hounds special is their ability to hunt in the snow.
Brown dogs are also considered to be very active, trusting, and intelligent. Despite their size, the four-legged friends are also very fast and persistent.
Fun fact: I’m so beautiful. I am so great. I am the Tyrolean Bracke from Tyrol! My giga-slim calves are crazy for the girls. My figure – a wonder of nature!
37. Perro de Agua Espanol
The Perro de Agua Español is also known as the Spanish Water Dog. This explains why the brown gundog breed is primarily used for hunting waterfowl.
The animals are also considered to be very loyal, easily trainable, and clever. Her friendly and trusting nature also makes her very popular with families.
Fun Fact: If dog brushing gets on your nerves, this breed is for you. Because the fur of these dogs becomes matted so quickly that you shouldn’t brush them.