The group 6 of the FCI is reserved for hound-type dogs, and related breeds. When live prey were hunted, other dogs with different specialties were used, depending on the type of hunting.
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Hounds were trained and bred to persistently track and hunt big game., while trail dogs were supposed to track and locate injured prey. Today, However, most of the dogs of these breeds are “In use” like family dogs.
The FCI ⓘ (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognize 337 races and each is ‘property’ from a specific country, where it had its origin. All of them are included in 10 Groups under a registration number, a section number and a group number.
Standard – classification FCI
- Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds
- Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds.
In this section you will find medium-sized hounds from Norway, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Poland, Serbia, Croatia and USA.
1 Ariégeois
FCI 20 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 20 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Ariégeois He is a smart dog that accepts well orders
The Ariégeois is a dog of French origin, native
2 Artois Hound
FCI 28 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 28 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Artois Hound It is a good company but with independent dog.
The Artois Hound is a smaller version of the “Great Hound
3 Austrian Black and Tan Hound
FCI 63 – Medium-sized Hounds.
FCI 63 – Medium-sized Hounds. 
The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is very emotional. Perceived mood of its owner.
The Austrian Black and Tan Hound It
4 Beagle-Harrier
FCI 290 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 290 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Beagle-Harrier is vigorous, brave, energetic and intelligent.
The Beagle-Harrier It is a relatively new breed that comes from the crossing (towards the end of the
5 Bernese Hound
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Bernese Hound is mainly used for hunting hare.
The Swiss Hound has a very ancient origin. Its existence in
6 Blue Gascony Griffon
FCI 32 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 32 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Originally bred for their tracking qualities, the Blue Gascony Griffon They are also affectionate companion dogs
As its name implies, the
7 Bosnian Broken-haired Hound – Barak
FCI 155 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 155 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Bosnian Hound, nicknamed Barak, It is a dog developed in Bosnia.
This medium-sized breed of hound has been bred in
8 Briquet Griffon Vendéen
FCI 19 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 19 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Long lasting, fast and robust, the Briquet Griffon Vendéen he is a passionate hunter with extraordinary instincts.
The selection of Briquet Griffon Vendéen It dates back to
9 Estonian Hound
FCI 366 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 366 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Estonian Hound they are extremely hardy hunting dogs used to long days in the woods
The history of Estonian Hound (or
10 Fawn Brittany Griffon
FCI 66 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 66 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Its sociable, loving, balanced and very kind to people, what makes them good companions.
The Fawn Brittany Griffon is one of
11 Finnish Hound
FCI 51 – Medium-sized Hounds.
FCI 51 – Medium-sized Hounds. 
The Finnish Hound he is friendly, calm and never aggressive. He is energetic in hunting and is a versatile tracker.
As its name implies,
12 Griffon Nivernais
FCI 17 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 17 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Brave and vivacious, the “Griffon Nivernais” he is an obedient and loving dog. Never shy, it is not aggressive either.
These dogs were crossed with
13 Halden Hound
FCI 267 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 267 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Its diffusion is limited to its country of origin, where it is also little known.
Originally from Norway, the Halden Hound takes its name from
14 Hamilton Hound
FCI 132 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 132 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Hamitton Hound he is an excellent hunting dog, is valued for his great intelligence and agility.
The Hamilton Hound (in Swedish: Hamiltonstövare),
15 Harrier (dog)
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FCI 295 . Medium-sized Hounds
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FCI 295 . Medium-sized Hounds 
It is an excellent dog for hunting, specialized in foxes and hares.
The Harrier (dog) comes from Great Britain and was mentioned by
16 Hellenic Hound
FCI 214 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 214 – Medium-sized Hounds 
It stands out for its particularly harmonious voice.
The Hellenic Hound has ancient origins, since their ancestors were already present ago 3.000 years in the
17 Hungarian Hound (Transylvanian Scent Hound)
FCI 241 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 241 – Medium-sized Hounds 
It is used in hunting fox and hare; the larger variety is used in hunting wild boar,
18 Hygen Hound
FCI 266 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 266 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Its diffusion is very limited even in Norway; outside the country is practically unknown.
The Hygen Hound originated in Norway in the
19 Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
FCI 152 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 152 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound it is an excellent hound for hunting hare and fox.
His story matches
20 Istrian Shorthaired Hound
FCI 151 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 151 . Medium-sized Hounds 
There is also a “Istrian Coarse-haired Hound” and slightly larger.
The Istrian Shorthaired Hound it's an old
21 Italian Rough-Haired Hound
FCI 198 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 198 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Italian Rough-Haired Hound is reserved, wise, calm and thoughtful in his work.
The Italian hound It, according to the vast majority of
22 Italian short-haired Segugio
FCI 337 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 337 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Italian short-haired Segugio it is a dog with a stable temperament, of a soft but not very outgoing expression.
The Italian hound It,
23 Jura Hound (Bruno Jura Hound)
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Jura Hound It is very distant with strangers and needs firm handling if kept as pets.
In the year
24 Lucerne Hound
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Lucerne Hound is a lively dog, but gentle and docile. Very attached to his master.
The breed was originally bred in the
25 Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound
FCI 325 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 325 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound it is not a dog that adapts to life in an apartment if the environment does not exist
26 Montenegrin Mountain Hound
FCI 279 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 279 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Even in its country of origin it is little spread, in other countries it is practically unknown.
Although its origins are surely much older, the
27 Norwegian Hound (Dunker)
FCI 203 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 203 – Medium-sized Hounds 
It is found only in its country of origin and is practically unknown outside its borders.
The Norwegian Hound was originally called Dunker, in
28 Petit Gascon Saintongeois
FCI 21 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 21 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Petit Gascon Saintongeois was destined, in its origins, mainly hunting the hare.
Of French origin, named after the provinces
29 Polish Hound
FCI 52 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 52 – Medium-sized Hounds
It is quite widespread in Poland, while outside of this country it is considered a rare breed.
Originally from Poland, country to which you owe
30 Porcelaine
FCI 30 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 30 . Medium-sized Hounds
The Porcelaine It is a dog living in the family, is extremely friendly and affectionate.
The origin of the breed is unknown Porcelaine,
31 Posavac Hound
FCI 154 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 154 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The breed was registered in 1955 with the name of “Kras Posavac Basin Hound”
It is an ancient breed of running dog, original
32 Schiller Hound
FCI 131 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 131 – Medium-sized Hounds 
Its diffusion is regular in its country of origin, but very small abroad.
The Schiller Hound it's a working breed
33 Schwyz Hound
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Schwyz Hound is a very lively and energetic breed that requires a significant amount of daily exercise.
The Schwyz Hound has
34 Serbian hound
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FCI 150 . Medium-sized Hounds
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FCI 150 . Medium-sized Hounds 
Also known as “Balkan scent hound”, is diffused only in your country.
This breed belongs to the group of hounds that spread through
35 Serbian tricolour hound
FCI 229 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 229 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Serbian tricolour hound It is rare even in their country of origin and it is almost impossible to see outside.
The Serbian tricolour hound (Srpski Trobojni
36 Slovakian Hound
FCI 244 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 244 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Slovakian Hound stands out for its extraordinary sense of direction, which is considered the best among the canine breeds.
Has remote origins
37 Smaland Hound
FCI 129 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 129 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Smaland Hound It is used for hunting hare and fox; it is not a pack dog and no
38 Small Blue Gascony
FCI 31 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 31 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Small Blue Gascony, in general, they are considered docile and very attached to their master, very kind to children and
39 Spanish Hound
FCI 204 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 204 . Medium-sized Hounds 
The Spanish Hound is described in the “Book of the Montería” of King Alfonso XI (1312-1350).
“Spanish Hound”
Already in the fourteenth century, a
40 Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
FCI 62 – Medium-sized Hounds.
FCI 62 – Medium-sized Hounds. 
Insensitive to the weather and austere, which is especially useful in high mountains and forests.
The race Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
41 Swiss Hound
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds 
In the breed standard, the temperament of the Swiss Hound is described as “Vivacious and passionate about hunting,
42 Tyrolean hound
FCI 68 – Medium-sized Hounds
FCI 68 – Medium-sized Hounds 
The Tyrolean Hound it un perro con un carácter muy equilibrado, ideal for hunting in the forest.
The Tyrolean hound or Hound of the
