Schweizer Laufhund

Energetic, intelligent, gentle, devoted, alert, independent

Medium-sized Swiss scent hound with lean, athletic build and distinctive tricolor or bicolor coat, bred for tracking game in mountainous terrain. Known for noble appearance, endurance, and passionate hunting ability, this ancient breed comes in four distinct varieties: Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, and Schwyz.

Origin

Switzerland

Life span

12-14 yrs

Weight (lbs)

Male: 35-55; Female: 35-50

Height (in)

Male: 19-23; Female: 18-22

Group

Hound