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Schweizer Laufhund

Also known as Swiss Hound, Chien Courant Suisse, Swiss Running Hound.

1500 to 1933SwitzerlandScent hound
Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China

Schweizer Laufhund at a glance

Origin
Switzerland
Appeared
1500 to 1933 (likely)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 59

The name. German for "Swiss running hound", from Laufhund, "hound that runs the trail".

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Family and relatives

Gave rise to

Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund, St. Hubert Jura Hound, Schillerstövare

Same family: Scent Hound

American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound

Same time, same continent

Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Place in time

The Schweizer Laufhund appears 1500 to 1933 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Schweizer Laufhund is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

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