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SEGUGIO ITALIANO

THIS INTELLIGENT AND SWEET-NATURED HOUND MAKES A GOOD ACTIVE COMPANION KC

Height range Originally bred as a boar hunter, this Italian hound is today more
19–23 in (48–59 cm) often used to track hare and rabbits. It is a fast sprinter and has the Large, dark,
oval eyes
Weight range stamina for running long distances. Usually calm and quiet, when
40–62 lb (18–28 kg)
at work, the Segugio Italiano emits an excited and distinctive
Life span 10–14 years high-pitched bark. It is good with children and other dogs
Origin Italy provided it is well trained, has access to open spaces, Back arches
and is exercised regularly. Generally cautious, even a toward croup Black
well-trained dog is likely to take off if it spots nose
a rabbit. There are two coat varieties:
Other colors wirehaired and shorthaired.

Smooth,
red coat
Wheaten Black and tan Elongated head
with small stop
White tip
to tail

Low-set, Shorthaired
pendant ears
Oval feet

SEGUGIO MAREMMANO

A WORKING DOG MORE SUITED TO HUNTING THAN BEING A PET

Dark, slightly
Height range A scent hound specialized for hunting wild boar either alone oval eyes
18–21 in (46–53 cm) or in packs, the Segugio Maremmano is not well known outside
Weight range Italy. Primarily a working dog, it can be either smooth- or
29–51 lb (13–23 kg)
rough-haired and, where permitted, the tail is docked
Life span Over 10 years to just under one half of its length.
Origin Italy
Tail with saber-
shaped carriage
Muzzle slightly
Other colors shorter than skull

Brindle Body line rises
gently from chest
White markings to abdomen Black and
permitted. tan coat

Triangular ears lie
flat against head
Dark tan coat
with white
markings

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