Small Swiss Hound
FCI 60
39 cmAdult male
at the withers
at the withers
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Small Swiss Hound — size comparison
The Small Swiss Hound has a long body, short, strong legs and long ears. Its colours correspond to the four varieties of the larger Swiss Hound: Bernese, Jura,
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Small Swiss Hound — size comparison — facts and sources
The Small Swiss Hound has a long body, short, strong legs and long ears. Its colours correspond to the four varieties of the larger Swiss Hound: Bernese, Jura, Lucerne and Schwyz. It is not simply an unusually small individual of that breed. Its low build was established as a feature of a separate working population.
Around the turn of the twentieth century, restricted hunting grounds were introduced in Swiss cantons. Existing hounds were considered too fast for this style of hunting. Selection and planned crosses therefore aimed to produce a lower dog that moved more slowly while retaining a good nose. The breed club was founded in 1905. Besides pursuing game, its ability to find wounded animals after a shot was valued.
It is friendly and persistent. Calm interaction with people can give way to considerable excitement at an interesting scent. It can follow a trail for a long time over difficult ground, announcing its search with a melodious voice.