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Swiss Hound (Schweizer Laufhund)
Medium Breed
The Swiss Hound is a very sensitive breed that is very attached to its master and loves to spend time with them whenever they can.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Switzerland
Weight
33-44 lbs/15-20 kgs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 49-59 cm/19 1/2 - 23 1/2 inches; Females 47-57 cm/18 3/4 - 22 3/4 inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
Short, smooth and dense, fine hair on the head and ears
Markings
The four varieties have different colours: White and black with tan markings (Bernese Hound), black with tan markings (Jura Hound), blue speckled with black mantle (Lucerne Hound) and white with orange-red mantle (Schwyz Hound) as well as all mixed colours of those.
Lifespan
Average 12 years
The breed is a born hunter and is truly happy when allowed to run in the fields, once they have picked up a scent. The Swiss Hound is a beautiful breed with a sensitive nature that has not only made them popular with hunters but also families.
Temperament
The Swiss Hound is a very hardy breed which loves the hunt and has high energy levels and great stamina that allow it to keep going when following a scent. Gentle in the home they bond very strongly with their owners making pleasant companions. They are very independent when on a trail but are sensitive to their master when at home. Consistent and firm training is required, as is socialisation from an early age.
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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 Small Swiss Hound is a wonderful breed with a friendly and social temperament, excellent sense of smell and a tendency to be very vocal. The Small Swiss Hound was originally bred as a hunting dog.
- A very good companion
- An excellent hunting breed
- No trimming or stripping required
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Coat requires regular brushing