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

Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog) and Italian Rough-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 Rough-Haired Segugio
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Appennine Hound (Italian Hare-Hunting Dog)Italian Rough-Haired Segugio
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originItalyItaly
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers42–50 cm50–60 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
  • 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
Coat–Definitely rough coat up to 5 cm, less rough on head, ears and legs, with a beard.
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 Rough-Haired Segugio

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