Sabueso Español
| Sabueso Español (Spanish Hound) |
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| FCI Standard No. 204 | ||
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Spain |
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Males : 52–57 cm. |
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The Sabueso Español (Spanish Hound) is a Spanish breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 6, Section 1.2, Standard No. 204 ).
Origin and history
A dog of this type already existed in the Middle Ages , it was described by King Alphonso XI in the 14th century, other authors also mentioned it. Due to the isolation on the Iberian Peninsula, the breed has kept itself pure. Originally there were two sizes, but the smaller Sabueso Lebrere is considered extinct.
description
With up to 57 cm a medium-sized dog, white with orange, each of the colors can predominate in the dense, short fur, which is finely structured and close-fitting. The ears are large, long, drooping. With a soft texture, a rectangular shape and a rounded tip.
use
Hunting dog , but also in the police service as a tracking dog. He is not entirely unproblematic in handling, he occasionally develops protective behavior, which led to his use as a watchdog in Spain .
