They are intelligent, sensitive hounds and as such need to be given the right amount of daily exercise combined with a ton of mental stimulation for them to be truly happy, well-rounded and obedient dogs. It cannot be stressed enough the importance of socialising a puppy early in their lives. Their socialisation must involve introducing puppies to lots of new situations, noises, people, other animals and dogs as soon as they have been fully vaccinated for them to grow up to be confident, well-balanced mature hounds.