Majestic Tree Hound

The Majestic Tree Hound is a newcomer and was developed as a hunter's companion and working dog. But this dog's origins can be traced back to a breeder called Francis Hubert who perfected the breed in southern France during the 8th Century.  The Saint Hubert Hounds were working dogs in the field of hunting and were also utilized to hunt down the numerous poachers who encroached on other landowner's territory. After crossing the dog with other hounds, a new strain was developed, which was named the Talbot Hound. Both types of hounds became known as 'Blooded Hounds' which is where the term Bloodhound originated. In the year 1066, the Bloodhounds were brought to England by William the Conqueror and the English nobility used them for chasing foxes. Another crossing of the Bloodhounds this time with the Greyhound produced a stronger breed of running hound. Over the years this cross-breeding habit continued, and hound-types have come and gone. The Majestic Tree Hound is like returning to their roots, as they have gone through a careful breeding selection and culling to recreate the old strains of hounds originally owned by the American early settlers. Breeders decided it was better to register this new type of hound as a new breed and in 1980 the National Majestic Tree Hound Association began headed by Lee Newhart Jr. In the same year, the very first Majestic Tree Hound was registered with the National Kennel Club. At last, this gentle dog with its loud booming voice has gained respectability and has earned a place in the dog fancier's heart.