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Segugio Italiano
General Appearance
Medium-sized, lightly built, square in outline
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| Good with children | ||||
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| Lifespan | |
Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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| Location | |
Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Keen nose, active, versatile hunting dog of great endurance.
Temperament
Gentle, affectionate and even tempered.
Head and Skull
Elongated; narrow, slightly arched skull; well defined occiput; very slight stop. Skin taught, no wrinkles. Nose black, bridge slightly curved. Nostrils wide.
Eyes
Oval, large and dark. Tight lids.
Ears
Fine, low set, triangular. Length reaching to tip of nose, hanging close to cheek.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Lips black; level.
Neck
Medium length, lean, slightly arched, well set on.
Forequarters
Shoulders long and well laid back. Forelegs straight and powerful, pasterns slightly sloping. Elbows set close to body.
Body
Deep chested and well let down. Ribs moderately well sprung. Back short, muscular and rising slightly over loin.
Hindquarters
Thighs muscular and well developed. Well bent hocks. Limbs parallel when viewed from behind.
Feet
Tight, oval. Pads and nails black.
Tail
Set high, strong, thin, tapering. When moving, carried high in a sabre curve.
Gait
Straight forward, free and active.
Coat
Coarsehaired: Harsh, dense, wiry, close lying. Length: 5 cms (2 ins) maximum. Shorthaired: Smooth, thick, shiny.
Colour
Black/tan or any shade from deep red to wheaten. White markings on head, chest, feet and tip of tail permissible.
Size
Dogs: 52-59 cms (201/2-23 ins); bitches: 48-56 cms (19-22 ins).
Excercise Requirements
Considerable
Grooming Needs
Light
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
