Italian Rough-Haired Segugio
- Weight
- 18–28 kg[1]
Temperament
Reserved, Wise, Calm, Poised
[1]A Segugio shown in old records
Its detailed origins are uncertain. The FCI standard points to old sculptures, skeletal finds in the Verona region and a painting from 1600 as records of dogs resembling the present Segugio.
[1]A square-built hunter of hare and wild boar
The FCI standard describes it as a hunter, especially of hare and wild boar. It works alone or in a pack on mountains and level ground, with a square, lean, muscular build.
[1]A rough coat with a beard
The rough body coat is no longer than 5 cm, with a beard beneath the lips. Fawn shades and black-and-tan are allowed. Fawn dogs may have white in specified areas, though less is preferred; black-and-tan dogs may have only a white chest star.
[1]Height and weight by sex
FCI height is 52–60 cm for males and 50–58 cm for females; weight is 20–28 kg and 18–26 kg respectively. An extra 2 cm in height is allowed for excellent dogs.
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