10 Small Dog Breeds That Aren’t Afraid to Hunt

If you’re a serious hunter, there’s no need to call in the big dogs. These 10 little dog breeds aren’t all bark — they’re super athletic hunters, too.

1. Beagle

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This little pup is such a great hunter he made our list of top 15 hunting dogs overall. While they typically hunt smaller game like rabbits, they’re also adept at finding larger targets, too.

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Up next: Fox Terrier

Originally published December 2013. Updated February 2017.