Italian Short-Haired Segugio
Italský krátkosrstý honič
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–58 cm |
| Weight | 18–28 kg |
Recognition features
- Solid fawn in all nuances (intense red-fawn to washed-out) or black and tan
- Short, straight, dense, smooth coat
- Square build, soft expression and a resonant pleasant voice
Purpose
Hound for hunting especially hare and wild boar, working alone or in a pack.
History
The origin of the Segugio goes back to ancient times; these dogs are certainly descendants of the primitive scent hounds of ancient Egypt, brought along the Mediterranean coast by Phoenician merchants and finally to Italy. Egyptian drawings show dogs with hanging ears, a sign of advanced domestication.
Coat
Short, straight horse-hair coat, dense and close; solid fawn in all nuances or black and tan.
Similar breeds
- Italian Rough-Haired Segugio · Compare
- Segugio Maremmano · Compare
- Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog) · Compare
- Spanish Hound · Compare
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