Finnish hound
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| FCI Standard No. 51 | ||
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Suomenajokoira, Finnenbracke, Finsk Stövare |
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Males : 55–61 cm. |
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The Finnish hound ( Suomenajokoira ) is a Finnish breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 6, Section 1.2, Standard No. 51 ).
Origin and history
Breeding of the Finnish hound began in the late 19th century. French, German and Swedish hounds were involved. The Finnish Hound is one of the most common working dogs in Finland. In contrast to the Norwegian hounds, the Finnish hound is a sniffer dog , but not a retriever dog .
description
The Finnish hound is a three-colored hunting dog up to 61 cm tall with a black coat . The top coat is of medium length, dense, straight, tightly fitting and quite harsh, with a short, dense undercoat of a soft texture. With the front edge hanging down close to the head, the ears are worn in such a way that the rear edge is directed outwards and the point almost forward.
Essence
Calm and friendly dogs , never aggressive; full of energy.
use
Finnish hounds are used as hunting and companion dogs .
