Comparison: German Hound and Swiss Hound

German Hound and Swiss Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

German Hound
Photo: Rumo, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Swiss Hound
Photo: Berner, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
German HoundSwiss Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originGermanySwitzerland
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers40–53 cm47–59 cm
Recognition features
  • Red to yellow with black saddle or blanket and white "Bracken" markings (blaze, white muzzle with neck ring, chest, legs and tail tip)
  • Very dense, hard, almost bristly coat
  • Noble, comparatively fine head and a well-carried, remarkably thick tail
  • Four varieties (Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, Schwyz) with different colouring
  • Short, smooth, dense coat, very fine on head and ears
  • Lean head, long muzzle and long ears give a noble air
CoatLong for a short-haired dog, very dense, hard, almost bristly coat; red to yellow with black saddle and white markings.Short, smooth, dense coat; Bernese white with black patches or saddle and tan markings, Jura tan with black blanket or black with tan markings.
Purpose–Hunting dog for hare, roe deer, fox and sometimes boar; hunts independently giving tongue and searches with great determination even on difficult terrain.

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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.