SWISS HOUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) — Standard No. 59
Height:	Males : 49 - 59 cm. Females : 47 - 57 cm.
Origin:	Switzerland
The Swiss Hound (also known as the Schweizer Laufhund or Chien Courant Suisse) is a very determined and capable hunter, used to hunt hare, roe deer, fox as well as boar. Today, there are four varieties of Swiss Hounds: The Bernese Hound, Jura Hound, Lucerne Hound and Schwyz Hound. The main differences between the varieties are their skin and coat colours. The breed is of medium size with a lean head and long muzzle and with an appearance of nobility. In temperament, the Swiss Hound is passionate about hunting, sensitive, docile and very loyal to his family members. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a Swiss Hound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: FCI Standard No. 59 / 28. 06. 2002 / GB TOP Grooming: Grooming — See the Grooming section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs for details. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Swiss Hound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports and Activities — Information on various dog sports and activities as well as non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (For breed specific clubs, please see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Information on the working dog, including Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, SAR Dogs, and much more. Plus lists of organizations from across Canada.

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