The term African Hunting Dog encompasses a variety of breeds, including the BASENJI (7 letters), SAFARI (6 letters), LAB (3 letters), Elkhound (8 letters), SETTER (6 letters), BASSET (6 letters), and Saluki (6 letters). The BASENJI is a small, short-haired breed originating from Central Africa, while the SAFARI is a large breed of hunting dog from South Africa. The LAB is a medium-sized breed of gun dog from Newfoundland, Canada, while the Elkhound is a large breed of hunting dog from Norway. The SETTER is a medium-sized breed of gun dog from England, while the BASSET is a short-legged breed of hunting dog from France. Finally, the Saluki is a large, slender breed of hunting dog from the Middle East.