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Hairless
Khala:
There is a Hairless Khala Medio (short legged, also called the pottery type) and a Hairless Khala Grande (long legged or sighthound type.) The Medio is a medium sized hound, powerful yet graceful. The Grande gives the impression of a sighthound, well coordinated and able to move with ease and agility. Color is immaterial, but most Khalas are a dark gray at maturity
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Haldenstovare:
The Haldenstovare was named after the town of Halden, where the breed was developed from indigenous hounds and foxhounds. A graceful and rather lightweight hunter, he is used especially for fast chases over wide open spaces even in snow. He has a clean, dry head and neck without ex-cess skin, and moderately long ears that reach the middle of the muzzle when pulled forward. The body should give the impression of supple power
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Hamiltonstovare:
The Hamiltonstovare is a breed of dog, bred as a hunting hound. The breed was developed in Sweden by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Count Adolf Hamilton. Its ancestry includes several German hounds as well as English Foxhounds and Harriers. The breed is known by the white blaze on the head, down the neck, four white paws, and a white tail tip. He differs from an English Foxhound in that his frame is lighter
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Hanover
Hound:
The Hanover Hound is a breed of dog sometimes referred to as a Hanoverian Hound. It is a hunting and tracking dog descended from bloodhounds of medieval times. It was first introduced into France in the 1980s and is still a very rare breed. It was cross-bred with the Bavarian Hound, and given rise to the Bavarian Mountain Hound
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Harlequin
Pincher:
and weigh about 22-26 pounds, whereas the height is about 12-14 inches. They have a short and smooth coat that is not difficult to groom and only needs a regular brushing and a bath on occasion, The Harlequin Pinscher was selected from smaller specimens of the German Pinscher, specifically for the merle color. Since the merle gene is dominant and it is a color unknown in other terriers, a cross to another group is likely to have introduced this
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Harrier:
The Harrier is a small to medium sized dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting hares by trailing them. It resembles an English Foxhound but is smaller, though not as small as a Beagle. The Harrier is cheerful, sweet-tempered, tolerant, and it is excellent with children. This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with noncanine pets unless it is raised with them from puppyhood
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Havanese:
The Havanese is a member of the Bichon family of dogs, which do not shed. It also includes the Bichon Frise, the Bichon Bolognese, Maltese, Coton De Tulear, Tsvetnaya Bolonka, Franzuskaya Bolonka and possibly the Löwchen breeds. These dogs were developed from the now extinct Mediterranean Bichon Tenerife, which was introduced to the Canary Islands by the Spanish and later to other islands and colonies of Spain by sailors
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Hawaiian
Poi Dog:
The Hawaiian Poi Dog is an extinct breed of pariah dog from Hawaii which was used as a protector of children and source of food by the native tribes. Hawaiian Poi Dog is also a term used in Hawaii to describe mixed breed dogs. Poi Dogs come in all sizes, shapes and colors. The term "poi dog" is a colorful Hawaiian expression for "mutt" - basically, a mixed-breed dog whose ancestry can't be determined because it is so mixed up
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Himalayan
Sheepdog:
The Himalayan Sheepdog is an Indian breed of dog that has become a very rare breed. Often called the Bhotia, these two dogs are the same. The breed was featured on postage stamps in 2005 by the Postal Department of India together with the Rajapalayam, the Mudhol Hound and the Rampur Hound
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Himalayan
Mastiff:
Usually when people hear of big dogs they usually think of St. Bernard's, Irish Wolfhounds, or English Mastiffs; and rarely think of the Himalaya Tibetan Mastiffs-a cousin to the English Mastiffs. Most often when people think they know everything about dogs, they learn that there is something new. In fact, when people hear that there are Himalayan Tibetan Mastiffs, they are shocked. They never realized that there was another kind or cousin of the English Mastiff
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Hokkaido:
The Hokkaido is a breed of dog. Other names for the breed include Ainu-ken, Seta, and Shita. In Japan, its name is sometimes shortened to Doken. The Hokkaido is native to the prefecture of the same name in Japan. The breed is known for faithfulness to its keeper, bravery, and the ability to withstand the cold, among other traits. It has an innate sense of direction and can therefore return to its master no matter how great the distance
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Hollandse
Herder:
The Dutch Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog. The breed is an old land-breed, of Dutch origins. In times gone by, shepherds and farmers needed a versatile dog. A jack-of-all-trades, with few demands and adapted to the harsh and sparse existence of the time. From those working dogs the Dutch Shepherd Dog as we know it today, evolved. This also explains the character traits that have been preserved virtually unchanged to the present day
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Hortaya
Borzaya:
The Hortaya Borzaya or simply Hortaya (translation: "shorthaired sight hound") is an old Asian sight hound breed originating in the former USSR. It is a dog of large size, of lean but at the same time robust build, of considerably elongated proportions. In its everyday life the Hortaya is quiet and balanced. It has a piercing sight, capable of seeing a moving object at a very far distance
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Hovawart:
The Hovawart is a German dog breed. The name of the breed means "an estate guard dog," which is the original use for the breed. The breed originated in the Black Forest region and was first described in text and paintings in medieval times. The Hovawart is an outstanding watch dog and somewhat reserved towards strangers. They make excellent family dogs as they are totally devoted to their family. They are a working dog breed, and require a consistent and loving yet strict training and meaningful activity throughout their lives
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Hungarian
Greyhound:
Magyar Agar is also called a Hungarian Greyhound. It is a type of sighthound originating in Hungary and Transylvania. It is used for hunting and coursing, and is also kept as a companion. This breed is affectionate and docile. They are highly unlikely to ever bite or be snippy with people, although they have a much stronger gaurding instinct than some other sighthound breeds. They are usually well behaved around children and also with other dogs. They are somewhat reserved but should not be overly shy
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Hungarian
Vizsla:
The Vizsla is a dog breed originating in Hungary. The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla represents one of the best in sporting dogs and loyal companions and has a strong claim to being one of the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds. The Vizsla's size is one of the breed's most attractive characteristics and through the centuries he has held a unique position for a sporting dog
that of household companion and family dog
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Huntaway:
The Huntaway is a breed of dog that dates as a distinct breed from the 1900s. Although Huntaways are generally regarded as a breed they are not recognized by the New Zealand Kennel Clubs. A Huntaway is also known as a New Zealand sheepdog and is used to drive sheep away from the stockman. It uses its loud, deep bark to muster mobs of sheep and is well known for a being noisy dog, especially when working
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Hygenhund:
A Hygenhund is a Norwegian Breed of dog, Norwegian breeder Hygen created this (his) hound in the late 1800s from various other hound breeds. The Hygenhund as an endurance hunter who can go over the arctic grounds for a long period of time without fatigue. Norwegian breeder Hygen created his hound in the late 1800s from German Holsteiner hounds and various other hound breeds
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