Comparison: Istrian Wire-Haired Hound and Italian Rough-Haired Segugio

Istrian Wire-Haired Hound and Italian Rough-Haired Segugio are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Istrian Wire-Haired Hound
Photo: Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Italian Rough-Haired Segugio
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Istrian Wire-Haired HoundItalian Rough-Haired Segugio
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originCroatiaItaly
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers48–54 cm50–60 cm
Weight–18–28 kg
Recognition features
  • Wiry, slightly wavy coat 5–8 cm long, dull, with moustache, beard and eyebrows
  • Snow-white with orange markings on head and body
  • Rustic, robust appearance and stern expression
  • Definitely rough coat up to 5 cm, softer on head and legs, with a beard
  • Square build, harmonious proportions, friendly proud expression
  • More reserved and calm than the short-haired Segugio
CoatWiry, harsh, slightly wavy coat 5–8 cm, dull, with moustache and beard; snow-white with orange markings.Definitely rough coat up to 5 cm, less rough on head, ears and legs, with a beard.
PurposeEnduring hound for hare, fox and boar and usable as a tracking leash hound, in any weather and in rough, stony or hilly terrain.Hound for hunting especially hare and wild boar, working alone or in a pack.

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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.