Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaSchweizerischer Niederlaufhund at a glance
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1933 (likely)
- Family
- Scent Hound
- Type
- Scent hound
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 60
The name. German for "Swiss low-running hound", niederlaufhund meaning short-legged hound.
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
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
Place in time
The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund appears 1500 to 1933 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
