Other names: Italian Courtyard Dog, Italian Shorthaired Hound, Italian Wirehaired Hound, Segugio Italiano a pelo raso, Segugio Italiano a pelo forte
The Italian Hound is a hunting dog of medium size, writable in a square (almost as high at the withers as long), of robust, harmonious and lean construction (beautiful muscles without fat), with a well-developed bone structure. There are 2 varieties: the Italian Shorthair Hound whose coat is very short and the Wirehaired Italian Hound whose coat is thicker.
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 Hair type |
Half-long |
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 Origin |
Italy |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Long |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
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| Female | From 18 kg to 28 kg | From 48 cm to 56 cm |
| Male | From 18 kg to 28 kg | From 52 cm to 58 cm |
History of the breed
The distant ancestors of the Italian Hound are the hounds of ancient Egypt. They were probably brought to the Italic Peninsula with the Phoenician merchants . Representations of dogs with similar physical characteristics can be found in many works of art, including statues of Diana the Huntress (Naples Museum) and Diana Archery (Vatican Museum).
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Physical features
His hair: can be of 2 different textures. In the Italian Shorthaired Hound, it is very short all over the body, dense, prone and uniformly smooth. In the Italian Wire-haired Hound, it is rough, more or less 5 cm long, softer on the head, ears, limbs, tail and muzzle.
Its color: unicolour fawn in all shades, two-tone black and tan (fawn markings on the muzzle, eyebrows, chest, limbs and perineum).
Its head: oblong, characterized by a divergence of the upper longitudinal axes of the skull and the muzzle. The skull is almost oval in shape when viewed from above. The superciliary arches are moderately developed, the frontal furrow very slightly marked, the occipital crest short and prominent and the stop not very marked. The nose is rather large and black in color, the nostrils open and lively, the muzzle half the length of the head, the lips not thick and not very developed in height, the jaws in the shape of a truncated cone and articulated in scissors. (a pincer joint is also allowed), flat and dry cheeks.
Its ears: drooping and twisted, projected forward but not folded back on themselves, attached to the line of the zygomatic arches or slightly below, rectangular in shape, wide, flat and ending in points.
His eyes: large, shiny, almond-shaped, dark ocher in color and displaying a gentle expression.
His body: writable in a square and dry. The top line forms a straight line from the withers to the croup. The withers blend harmoniously into the base of the neck, the back is straight, the croup slightly convex at the level of its upper profile and well muscled, the chest well rounded but not barrel-shaped, the lower line straight.
Its tail: high set in the continuity of the croup, not very thick at its base and just as thin over its entire length, until it ends in a reduced point.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
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| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Italian Hound possesses all the qualities of a hunting dog specialized in the pursuit of game, with a predilection for the hare and the wild boar. Able to evolve on a wide variety of terrains, he is fast , robust , works as well alone as in a pack and is happy to give voice. As a family, he is very attached to his master and gets along quite well with children.
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Education
| Clever | |
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| Obedient |
Learning to recall is very important for the Italian Hound, as it is for most hunting dogs. He should be educated both firmly and gently , so that he displays a balanced demeanor while sparing his sensitivity.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
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| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
The Italian Hound is a hunting dog by nature, which therefore needs space and freedom. A house with a large fenced garden will suit him perfectly. Life in an apartment is much less.
Health
| Solid | |
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| Ease of gaining weight |
The Italian Hound enjoys generally good health . There is no particular predisposition to disease in this dog.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 4 and 6 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 12 years old
Maximum: 14 years
The life expectancy of an Italian Hound is, on average, between 12 years and 14 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
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| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The Italian Hound only requires basic maintenance . The Wire-haired Italian Hound requires a little more effort on this point, but maintaining it is not very restrictive . Regular care and inspections must be done in both varieties, especially after outings.
It is recommended to brush the Italian Shorthaired Hound once a week and the Italian Wirehaired Hound a little more often ( 2-3 times a week ).
Its hair, ears, eyes and pads should be examined after each outing in the wild to detect and remove any debris or external parasites. His teeth need to be brushed frequently to remove tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of an Italian Hound is between NC and NC.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of an Italian Hound is between 450 € and 650 €.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
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| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
The Italian Hound needs to stay active and benefit from long daily walks .
Competitions
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FCI Information
FCI No.
337
FCI Group
Group 6: Hounds, Blood Test Dogs and Related Breeds
Recognized by FCI
Since 1956
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