Latvian hound

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Latvian hound
Latvian hound
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Not from the FCI recognized


Origin :

Latvia

Withers height:

Male: 43–50 cm.
Bitch: 40–46 cm

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The Latvian Bracke is not from the FCI recognized dog breed from Latvia .

origin

The Latvian Hound was probably bred from the Swedish Smålandsstövare or the Swiss Low Hound. The breed has been bred since at least 1950 and was first recognized in 1971.

description

With a shoulder height of 43–50 cm for males and 40–46 cm for females, the Latvian hound is smaller than the Estonian and Lithuanian hound and is thus the smallest of the Baltic brackets . Their fur is black with a tan mark, similar to that of the Jura hound .

use

In addition to hunting brackish animals , the Latvian hound is also used as a welding dog .

literature

  • Hans Räber : Encyclopedia of pedigree dogs. Origin, history, breeding goals, suitability and use. Volume 2: Terriers, running dogs, pointing dogs, retrievers, water dogs, greyhounds. Franckh-Kosmos, Stuttgart 1995, ISBN 3-440-06752-1 , p. 374 f.

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