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Correspondingly, what does it mean when a dog bays?

Many dogs bay for a bit when transitioning from a bark to a howl, and in my experience most dogs also bay when they want to sound as loud (i.e. big/strong) as possible while warning a potential threat. (My Medium Poodle switched from barking to baying at noises at the door as he matured.)

Likewise, what breed is the Bay dog? Plott Hound. (A typical Bay Dog) Typical catch dogs include the American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Boxer and Mastiff crosses. Another name used for a Bay Dog is a "Hog Dogs".

Also question is, what is the difference between howling and baying?

Howling is the noise produced by wild canines and in certain circumstances by the domesticated dog; whereas, baying is the sound exclusively emitted by hounds. You'll therefore have beagles baying when they catch the scent of quarry and coonhounds baying when game has been “treed.”

What animals are in bays?

a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent. the position or stand of an animal or fugitive that is forced to turn and resist pursuers because it is no longer possible to flee (usually preceded by at or to): a stag at bay; to bring an escaped convict to bay.