Swiss low-legged dog
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Petit chien courant suisse |
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Male: 35–43 cm. |
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The Swiss Niederlaufhund is one of the FCI ( No. 60, Gr. 6, Sec. 1 ) recognized dog breed from Switzerland .
Origin and history
Around 1900, through crossbreeding and selection, a smaller, allegedly better type for the smaller areas was created from medium-sized Swiss hounds , which was called Niederlaufhund. In appearance, it continued to correspond to its larger ancestors, but was smaller and longer in relation to its size. In 1905 the Swiss Niederlaufhund Club (SNLC) was founded.
description
The Swiss Low Hound is a scaled down type of the Swiss Hound . The dogs are up to 43 cm tall, longer than high.
Four color varieties were named differently:
- Bernese Low Dog,
- Jurassic Low Dog,
- Lucerne Niederlaufhund and
- Schwyzer low-rise dog
What they all have in common is their size, head and body shape, with their ears set deep and narrow below the eye line. When placed forward, they reach to the tip of the nose, are folded falling, of fine texture and finely hairy. The tail is of medium length, well haired and carried slightly sloping.
Varieties
Bernese low dog
This variety is bred straight-haired and rough-haired, always three-colored: white, black and tan. Basic color white with large, black plates that can form a coat or saddle.
Jurassic Low Dog
This variety is mostly straight-haired, but stick hairiness is also permitted, black with tan-colored markings (brand) over the eyes, on the cheeks, on the chest and / or on the legs is preferred; or tan with a black saddle or coat.
Lucerne Low Dog
This variety is straight-haired with a basic white color, speckled black or gray.
Schwyzer low-rise dog
Also smooth hair with the basic color white, but with larger yellow-red or yellow-red to orange-red spots. A red coat is permitted.
