Hounds are different I think...There used to the pack way of life, living, hunting...thats there whole being. It might sound wrong to put them down but in fact its probably best. I know a huntsman who tried to rehome several hounds years ago after they were retired, but in the long run being put down was a better option as most of them went crazy at being cooped up and alone, and either eventually got pts anyway, or got killed after breaking out and heading for traffic.
But as for a lurcher, or terrier....I dont see how anybody who bred and reared a dog, or even bought one at whatever st