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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 11–14 years
- Weight
- Male 20–28 kg · Female 18–26 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 52–58 cm · Female 48–56 cm
- Origin
- Italy
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- fawn (dark red to pale), black and tan
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso, Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte, Italian Hound, Italian Scenthound, Segit
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day