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Dog breed

Schweizer Laufhund

Schweizer Laufhund
Other names	Chien Courant Suisse Swiss Hound
Origin	Switzerland
Classification / standards FCI Group 6, Section 1.2 Scenthounds: Medium-sized #59 standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Schweizer Laufhund is a breed of hound dog, originally from Switzerland.

History

The Swiss Hound has very ancient origins. Its presence in times of the Roman Helvetia is displayed on a mosaic which was discovered in Avenches, Switzerland, by the representation of packhounds corresponding to the varieties of Swiss hounds. In the 15th century, this breed was sought after by Italian dog lovers and in the 18th century, by the French for its exceptional aptitude for hunting hare. Its native lines have certainly been influenced by scenthounds of French breeding brought back to Switzerland by mercenaries. In 1882, a standard was established for each of the five varieties of the Swiss Hound. In 1909, those standards were revised and the total disappearance of the hound of Thurgovie was noted. On 22 January 1933, one single standard was established for the five varieties of the Swiss Hound. Adolf Hitler owned one of these dogs, giving it the name "The Schweizer Luftwaffe". The ancient variety, the St. Hubert Jura Hound, is very rare nowadays. This ancient variety is still used for hunting in some areas in France and Canada.

Franz Rudolf Frisching in the uniform of an officer of the Bernese Huntsmen Corps with his Schweizer Laufhund, painted by Jean Preudhomme in 1785

Appearance

The Schweizer Laufhund is of medium size; it has good conformation indicating strength and endurance; it has a lean head and long muzzle with long leathers giving an air of nobility. There are 5 varieties of the Swiss Hound :

• 
  Bernese Hound,


• Bruno Jura Hound


• 
  Saint Hubert Jura Hound,


• 
  Lucerne Hound,


• 
  Schwyz Hound.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Schweizer Laufhund.

1. 
   http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/Ads.aspx?BreedNum=2189, The continental kennel club.