Small Swiss Hound
Temperament
Friendly, Calm, Lively
[1]A smaller hound developed for enclosed hunting grounds
The FCI standard says smaller, shorter-legged Swiss hounds were selected and crossed after medium-sized Swiss Hounds proved too fast for enclosed hunting grounds. They are scent hounds that follow game while giving voice and can work independently.
[1]A rectangular body and long folded ears
The FCI standard describes a smaller version of the medium-sized Swiss Hound, with a moderately long, rectangular body. The very long ears are low-set, folded and pendulous. Height is 35–43 cm for males and 33–40 cm for females, with a tolerance of 2 cm either way.
[1]Three coat types and four regional colour patterns
The standard lists short, close-fitting smooth hair; harsh rough hair with a slight beard; and a double coat with dense undercoat and straight guard hair. Regional colours are Bernese black and white with tan, Jura black and tan, Lucerne blue-speckled with a black mantle, and Schwyz white with an orange-red mantle. Mixtures of these colours are also allowed.
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