Purina

Other names/Nicknames:

• Spanish Hound

Country/Date of origin:

• Spain
• 500’s

Height:

• 18 to 22 inches

Weight:

• 45 to 55 pounds

Personality:

• Can be somewhat temperamental.
• It is not an easy dog to train to house-living.
• Very energetic, with a forceful sense of purpose.
• Loyal to its owner.

History:

A scent-hunting dog much like a Foxhound.  The Sabueso is thought to be of French origin but is now essentially a Spanish breed.  Breed classes are divided by size with the smaller, under 20-1/2 inches more commonly seen.  A forceful hunter, the Sabueso can be used in a pack or individually as a line or tracking hound and is sometimes used to find missing persons by the police.  Rarely seen outside its native land.

Body Type:

• Hound with a Foxhound in appearance.
• The long tail is carried low and is not altered.
• The hanging ears are very long and folded.  They are not altered.

Coat:

• Short and smooth.
• The color may be any shade of red with white markings.
• Black markings are not common but allowed.
• Minimal grooming required.

Health and Wellness:

• May have ear problems.
• Hip dysplasia.

What you should know:

• Does not make a very good house pet.
• Needs room to run.
• Obedience training is highly recommended.
• A willful nature is typical.
• Will be difficult to find outside of Spain.