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

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

	Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog)	Segugio Maremmano
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Italy	Italy
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	42–50 cm	46–54 cm
Weight	10–18 kg	13–23 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	Two coat varieties: short-haired (harsh) and rough-haired (3–4 cm) Fawn (light to dark), black and tan or brindle, white markings may be present Rectangular body, expressive eye, high-set ears
Coat	–	Short-haired: harsh, dense; rough-haired: about 3–4 cm; fawn, black and tan or brindle, white markings may be present.
Purpose	Hound specialised in hare and wild boar hunting, working cautiously and barking at the prey.	Scent hound mostly used in wild boar hunting, also good on hare and other mammals.

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

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