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Schweizer Laufhund

Medium-sized Swiss scent hound with lean, athletic build and distinctive tricolor or bicolor coat, bred for tracking game in mountainous terrain. Known for noble appearance, endurance, and passionate hunting ability, this ancient breed comes in four distinct varieties: Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, and Schwyz.

Life span
12–14 years
Origin
Switzerland
Schweizer Laufhund dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–14 years
Temperament
Energetic, intelligent, gentle, devoted, alert, independent
Origin
Switzerland
Breed group
Hound
Weight
16–25 kg
Height
49–59 cm

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Schweizer Laufhund

Description

Medium-sized Swiss scent hound with lean, athletic build and distinctive tricolor or bicolor coat, bred for tracking game in mountainous terrain. Known for noble appearance, endurance, and passionate hunting ability, this ancient breed comes in four distinct varieties: Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, and Schwyz.

History

Ancient breed descending from scenthounds present in Switzerland since Roman times, prized by European gentry in the 15th-18th centuries. The modern standard was established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unifying four regional varieties into one breed standard.

Temperament

Personality traits

Energetic intelligent gentle devoted alert independent

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