iDog Breed Number: CB389
Original: Switzerland
Personality: Untiring and keen with a sensitive nose. Friendly, calm to lively.
Height: 35.6-43.2 cm (male), 33-40.6 cm (female)
History:
At the turn of the century, the system of hunting in enclosed hunting grounds was introduced to Switzerland. The larger, popular Swiss Hounds were too fast for this sort of hunting, so it was decided to replace them with smaller, shorter legged scenthounds. The new, smaller breed was developed... » more
Web Source Name: Small Swiss Hound
from UKC
Other Name: Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund