Dog breeds Group 6 - Section 2 of the FCI – Leash (scent) Hounds

The Scent hound It is a type of hunting dog designed to follow and track the game by smell and not by sight, unlike other types of hunting dogs.

They are considered to have a particularly developed sense of smell and are also characterized by their endurance and ability to follow game over long distances over difficult and sometimes steep terrain.; can also be used to recover game.

The hounds of the Group 6 - Section 2 they are breeds that were originally intended exclusively for hunting wounded big game.

The FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognize 337 races and each one is ‘property’ from a specific country, where it had its origin. All of them are included in 10 Groups under one registration number, a section number and a group number.

Standard – classification FCI

Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds

Section 2: Leash (scent) Hounds.

In this box we will focus on all breeds of Leash (scent) Hounds.

1 Alpine Dachsbracke

FCI 254 - Leash (scent) Hounds

Origin: Austria
Character: Kind and brave
Weight: 15 to 18 Kg
Height: 34 to 42 cm.

The Alpine Dachsbracke has a courageous personality, friendly and intelligent

The appearance of this short-legged dog suggests a very ancient breed.

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2 Bavarian Mountain Hound

FCI 217 . Leash (scent) Hounds

Origin: Germany
Character: Leal, brave and calm
Weight: 20 - 25 kg
Height: Male: 47 - 52 cm., Female: 44 - 48 cm.

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is very suspicious of strangers, I am calm and balanced with its owner.

The Bavarian Mountain Hound

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3 Hanoverian Scenthound

FCI 213 . Leash (scent) Hounds

Origin: Germany
Character: Intelligent and quiet.
Weight: 36 - 45 kg
Height: Males: 50 - 55 cm.. females: 48 - 53 cm.

The Hanoverian Scenthound He is a dog with a very good sense of smell, specialized in locating injured prey.

The Hanoverian Scenthound

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