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A Segugio Italiano
Photo: Curzio Cavicchioli, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Medium Foundation Stock Service

Segugio Italiano

Also called Italian Hound, Italian Scenthound, Segit, Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte and Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso

  • Great with kids
  • Needs space

The Segugio Italiano is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Italy for hunting small game. They are intelligent, athletic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.

Weight
40–62 lb (18–28 kg)
Height at the shoulder
19–23 in (48–58 cm)
Life span
11–14 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Short, Smooth
Origin
Central and Southern Italy, Italy

Traits

Family and friends

  • Good with children
  • Good with other dogs
  • Polite with strangers

Home and activity

  • Energetic
  • Needs space
  • Barks sometimes
  • Fairly easy to train

Care

  • Very little grooming
  • Sheds moderately
  • Hardly drools

Temperament

Calm Energetic Independent Intelligent Loyal Tenacious

Coat colours

Black and tan and fawn (dark red to pale)

Males and females

MalesFemales
Weight 44–62 lb (20–28 kg) 40–57 lb (18–26 kg)
Height 20–23 in (52–58 cm) 19–22 in (48–56 cm)

Recognized by

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for a Segugio Italiano

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 11–14 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Dog trainers

Can be stubborn: a trainer helps from the start.

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Dog daycares

Sociable and lively: daycare keeps it busy while you work.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API.