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Italian Short-haired Hound (Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso)
Large Breed
The Italian Short-haired Hound is a very robust breed which loves to be in the great outdoors and hunting, if given the opportunity. The Italian Short-haired Hound is a very fast breed; this has helped it to excel as a hunter of small, quick quarry.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Italy
Weight
18-28 kg / 40-62 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Male 52-58cm / 20-22 3/4 inches; Female 48-56cm / 18 3/4 - 21 3/4 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Short hair all over the body with a straight, horse hair texture, dense, close and uniformly smooth. There may be a few scattered coarse hairs on the body, on the muzzle and also on the legs.
Markings
Solid fawn in all of its graduations, from intense red fawn to the faded washed-out fawn, and black and tan. Tan markings in black and tan dogs should be on the muzzle, eyebrows, chest, legs, from the carpus to the feet and the tarsal to the feet as well as on the perineum.
Lifespan
Average 12-14 years
Its lively attitude has not only been adored in the field but also in the home where it is loved for its energy and ability to be a good companion.
Temperament
The Italian Short-haired Hound is a lively and enthusiastic breed, enjoying time when it can play and exercise. The breed can make a good companion, although naturally it is not very outgoing and fairly independent. It is resistant, being able to hunt in all types of terrain, working passionately either alone or as part of a pack. It has a deep and harmonious sound to its bark. Training should be consistent and sensitive. It requires early socialisation.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Italian Short-haired Hound is a beautiful breed that is an excellent hunter and good companion, although it is not outgoing in social situations. The Italian Short-haired Hound was originally bred as a hunter, hunting hare and wild boar.
- Can make a good family pet and companion
- A good and enthusiastic hunting breed
- No trimming or stripping required
- Happy in most climates
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Not suited to apartment lifestyles
- Requires regular brushing