Comparison: Small Swiss Hound and Swiss Hound

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

	Small Swiss Hound	Swiss Hound
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Switzerland	Switzerland
Category	Small	Medium
Height at withers	33–43 cm	47–59 cm
Recognition features	Rectangular body, very long low-set folded ears, lean and robust limbs Three coat types: smooth, rough and double Colours follow the varieties (Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, Schwyz)	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
Coat	Smooth, rough or double coat; colours by variety, for example white and black with tan or black with tan.	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	Short-legged scent hound that hunts on its own giving tongue; also excels in tracking wounded game.	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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