Loyal, Alert, Intelligent
The hound with the curious name (weโll get to that) and unique history (weโll get to that, too) is a streamlined, long-tailed, light-footed hunter standing as high as 25 inches at the shoulder. The flashy coat comes in an array of brindle-stripe patterns, from black flecked with โฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
40%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
FCI Group
Group 6 โ Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Section
Lopende honden
Status
recognized