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Segugio dell'Appennino
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Italy
About the Segugio dell'Appennino
The Segugio dell'Appennino is a small Italian scent hound bred specifically to hunt hare. It can have either a smooth coat or a wire coat. The breed is one of four Italian scent hounds; the others named are the Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte, the Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso and the Segugio Maremmano. It received full recognition from the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana in 2010 and provisional acceptance from the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 2026. These details make its hunting role and coat varieties central points for anyone learning about the breed. The facts do not describe its temperament, exercise requirements or suitability as a companion, so prospective owners should not infer those traits from its size or purpose alone.
What stands out
- Small scent hound
- Bred specifically to hunt hare
- Can be smooth-haired or wire-haired
- Full national recognition since 2010
Worth knowing
- The stated breeding purpose is hare hunting
- International acceptance is provisional
Who it suits
It may suit readers interested in Italian scent hounds or dogs bred to hunt hare.
In short
The Segugio dell'Appennino is a small Italian hound with a specific hare-hunting purpose and two coat types. Its national recognition is full, while international acceptance is provisional.
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