Colombian Fino Hound
- Weight
- 15–35 kg[1]
Temperament
Affectionate, Friendly
[1]A Colombian hound with a long hunting history
The FCI standard says the breed developed in Colombia from packs of scent hounds and some pointers brought from Europe, Britain and North America since the colonial period. It describes over 200 years of tracking game across varied terrain and climates.
[1]Standard and Large size varieties
Its stated uses are tracking, hunting and companionship. The height-to-length ratio is 10:11.5, giving a rectangular body. FCI’s Standard variety is 45–50 cm and 15–25 kg, with a 2 cm tolerance below the height range. The Large variety is 51–58 cm and 25–35 kg, with a 2 cm tolerance above the height range.
[1]Short and wire-haired coats
The short coat is smooth and shiny. The wire coat has dense, hard outer hair, an undercoat, a small beard and thick eyebrows. Both coats occur in the Standard and Large size varieties. Colours include red, black, brown and grey, with or without white and with varied patterns, while FCI excludes merle.
[1]Long hanging ears and eye-colour rules
The long hanging ears reach at least the nose tip when drawn forward, and the long tail extends beyond the hock. Eye colour may vary with the coat, but FCI excludes blue eyes and eyes of different colours.
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