Comparison: Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog) and Italian Short-Haired Segugio

Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog) and Italian Short-Haired Segugio are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog)
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Italian Short-Haired Segugio
Photo: Curzio Cavicchioli, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog)Italian Short-Haired Segugio
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originItalyItaly
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers42–50 cm48–58 cm
Weight10–18 kg18–28 kg
Recognition features
  • Two coat varieties: short-haired (up to 2 cm) and rough-haired, which may be interbred
  • Medium-sized, fast and agile dog for hilly terrain
  • Sociable, strongly attached to its master, with a strong hunting passion
  • 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
Coat–Short, straight horse-hair coat, dense and close; solid fawn in all nuances or black and tan.
PurposeHound specialised in hare and wild boar hunting, working cautiously and barking at the prey.Hound for hunting especially hare and wild boar, working alone or in a pack.

Breed page: Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog) · Breed page: Italian Short-Haired Segugio

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.