Spanish Hound
Španělský sabueso
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–57 cm |
Recognition features
- White and orange in irregular, well-defined patches without ticking
- Remarkably deep chest and body much longer than the height at the withers
- Long ears, soft sad gaze, pronounced sexual dimorphism
Purpose
Hound for small game that is not averse to big game (boar, stag, fox, wolf, bear); the hunter reads the course of the hunt from the dog’s voice.
History
Already known in the late Middle Ages, the breed is brilliantly described in the venery book of King Alfonso XI (14th century) and by Argote de Molina (1582). It is affectionate and calm, yet shows extraordinary courage when hunting big game.
Coat
Dense, short, fine, smooth coat; white and orange (from lemon to deep russet).
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