Jura Hound (Bruno Jura Hound)

FCI 59 . Medium-sized Hounds

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In the year of 1882 set a standard for each of the five existing varieties of the Swiss Hound. In 1909 reviewed these standards confirming the total disappearance of the Thurgau Hound.
The 22 in January of 1933 established a uniform standard for the 4 varieties of the Swiss Hound. The original range of the Jura hound type St. Hubert has now disappeared.

The Jura Hound It is a domestic dog developed in the middle ages for hunting in the Jura mountains, on the border between Switzerland and France.

Already in Roman times these hounds were known in Switzerland.

The Jura Hound He is known for his tracking abilities and like other hounds he has the ability to follow a perfume for miles through the rocky terrain of the border mountains between France and Switzerland.. It is mainly used for the hunting of the Hare.

There are four varieties of Swiss Hound:

• Bernese Hound
• Jura Hound
• Lucerne Hound
• Schwyz Hound

Most kennel clubs and organizations treat these breeds as a single breed with multiple varieties..

These dogs have a large skull, so their heads seem to be much larger than its small robust bodies. Their ears are flexible and hang down around their muzzle and eyes, giving it a warm and friendly appearance. Your body has some wrinkles around the chest and neck area. Their bodies are elongated and thin and long tail. They are usually a color dark bronze or a reddish Fawn.

Its size is similar to the Bernese Hound, but it differs in the width of your head, being associated with the St. Hubert Hound.

Their life expectancy is of 12 to 13 years, and can weigh between 15 and 20 kg, with a height of 43 to 58 cm. up the cross.

These dogs can be known as little adventurers. They like to explore new and interesting terrain in which have never been before. Son, final ideal for anyone that loves to go on walks and exercise, Since in that environment be shown fully happy. As good Hound, anything, even if it is in its territory.

It is used mainly for hunting hare and wild boar..

They are very protectors and they lash out against anyone trying to do harm to their owners. They are very distant with strangers and need firm handling if kept as pets.

Well trained is a loving, friendly dog with children.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 59
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

Switzerland, France

28.11.2001

Use:

It is a small game hound that hunts hares, deer, foxes and sometimes wild boars. He is an independent hunter by hunting with a bark. Searches and corners its prey with great safety even in difficult terrain.

General appearance:

It is a dog with medium height at the withers. Your body structure indicates strength and tenacity. Its slim head with long snout and long ears give it an expression of nobility.

There are four varieties of Swiss Hound :

• Bernese Hound
• Jura Hound
• Lucerne Hound
• Schwyz Hound

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

• Body length : Height at withers = approx. 1.15 : 1.
• Height of the withers : chest depth = approx. 2 : 1.
• Length of the nasal shank : skull length = approx. 1 : 1.

Lively and passionate about hunting. Sensitive, manageable and faithful.

Head:

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• Skull : Long, narrow, delgado, noble. Bulging skull, visible occipital protrusion. The direction of the longitudinal axis of the skull and the muzzle shows a slight divergence. No frontal groove, no folds or wrinkles.
• Depression links (Stop) : Not too developed.

facial region:

• Truffle : Completely black, well developed; nostrils wide open.
• Snout : Nobly developed, narrow ; it is not square or pointed ; the muzzle is straight or very slightly convex.
• Lips : Moderately developed, the upper lips perfectly cover the lower jaw ; slightly open corner.
• Jaws / Teeth : Powerful jaw. Powerful scissor bite, regular and complete, that is, the upper incisors overlap the lower ones without leaving space between them and the teeth are implanted vertically in the maxilla. Pincer bite allowed. The lack of one or two PM1 or PM2 is acceptable (premolars 1 or 2) . M3 are not taken into account (molars).
• Cheeks : Loose, non-protruding supraciliary arches.

Eyes : They are more or less light or dark brown depending on the color of the coat ; they are medium in size and slightly oval. The edges of the eyelids are well pigmented. The eyelids are well adherent. The expression is sweet.

Ears : Placed below the eye line, in the posterior part of the cranial region and never implanted in its maximum width. Its length must reach at least the tip of the nose. The pinna is not prominent. The ears are thin. He wears them down, bent and twisted ; they are rounded at the bottom and have a fine, soft coat.

Neck:

Long, elegant, with good musculature ; throat skin is loose without forming a noticeable dewlap.

Body:

• top line : The neck, the back, The rump and tail form a harmonious and noble line.
• Cross : Bit strong, free and elegant neck insert.
• Back : Firm and straight. : Muscular and slightly arched.
• Rump : Elongated, extends the line of the back harmoniously and descends gently. It is not higher than the cross. The crest of the iliac bone is not too prominent.
• Breast : Deeper than wide, well descended, reaches to the tips of the elbows. Elongated rib cage with slightly arched ribs.
• Bottom line and belly : Belly slightly pulled back ; full flanks.

Tail:

Inserted in the extension of the croup. It is of medium length and tapers towards the tip ; at its end it has a slight incline up ; noble. In general, it remains hanging at rest and when walking calmly, without showing an important bend ; When he is attentive or in action he carries it along the line of his back , but never resting in it nor in a curled way. Is well covered with hair, but it doesn't have a spike shape.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

• As a whole : They are well muscled, thin and not heavy in appearance. Seen from the front they are parallel and from the side they look vertical ; his bones are strong with his feet pointed forward.
• Shoulder : Long oblique shoulder blades, closely linked to the rib cage. The ideal angulation of the scapulohumeral joint is approximately 100°.
• Arm : A little longer than the shoulder blade, placed obliquely, closely attached to the chest. His musculature is fine.
• Elbows : Naturally glued to the side.
• Forearm : Straight, strong, delgado.
• Carpo : Strong, wide metacarpus : Relatively short; Seen from the front it is located on the perpendicular line of the forearm; seen from the side it is slightly inclined.
• Front feet : Rounded, with compact fingers ; hard and rough pads ; strong nails whose color depends on the color of the coat.

LATER MEMBERS :

• As a whole : They have strong muscles and are in a balanced relationship with the forelimbs ; seen from behind the hind legs are vertical and parallel.
• Thigh : Long and oblique, powerful although his muscles are thin. The angulation of the coxofemoral joint is approximately 100°.
• Knee : No inward or outward deviations. Angulation of the femoral-tibian joint approximately 120°.
• Leg : Relatively long, thin, visible muscles and tendons under the skin.
• Hock : Tibiotarsal joint angulation approximately 130°.
• Metatarsus : Pretty short, placed vertically and parallel. Without spurs, except in countries, in which amputation is not allowed by law.
• Rear feet : Rounded, with compact fingers, hard and rough pads ; strong nails whose color depends on the color of the coat.

Movement:

It is unfolded, regular, harmonious and with good scope. Has good impulse from the hindlimbs. Drive the limbs parallel and straight. The cross moves smoothly and regularly up and down, the back remains straight and the head and neck wobble slightly from side to side.

Mantle

SKIN : Fina, flexible, well adherent, whose color varies in each of the four varieties.

• Bernese Hound : Skin is black under black hair and blackish-white marbling under white hair.
• Jura Hound : She is black under black hair and lighter under tan hair..
• Lucerne Hound : She is black under black hair and lighter under blue-flecked hair..
• Schwyz Hound : It is dark gray under the orange hair and blackish-white marbling under the white hair..

HAIR : Is short, smooth, thick, very fine on the head and ears.

COLOR :

• Bernese Hound : White with black spots or a black saddle-shaped spot. Tan color from pale to intense over the eyes, cheeks, on the inside of the ears and around the anus. Sometimes very lightly splattered (black splash).

• Jura Hound : Tan with black cape, sometimes nuanced black or black with tan over the eyes, cheeks, around the anus and on the extremities ; sometimes with a small white spot on the chest ; this stain may be splattered (black or gray splashes).

• Lucerne Hound : Called blue, with a mixture of black and white hairs, intensely splashed, with black spots or a saddle-shaped spot ; tan color from pale to intense over the eyes, cheeks, on the chest, around the anus and on the extremities ; a black cape is allowed.

• Schwyz Hound : White with orange or orange "saddle" spots, sometimes with orange splashes ; an orange coat is allowed.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

• Males : 49-59 cm..
• females : 47-57 cm No tolerance.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Rough appearance, vulgar, weak body structure.
• Discordant proportions between body length, the height of the withers and the height of the chest.
• Skull too wide, too convex or too flat.
• Stop too marked.
• Very short or very long snout, too square or pointed.
• Concave nasal bridge.
• Lack of more than two premolars PM1 or PM2. Los M3 (molars 3) are not taken into account.
• Thick lips.
• Light eyes, acute expression, non-adherent eyelids.
• Ears that are too short or flattened, thick or set very high.
• Very short neck.
• Double chin too marked.
• Saddled or arched back (carp back).
• Croup too inclined or too short.
• Rib cage not deep enough, too flat or barrel-shaped.
• Retracted belly, fallen flanks.
• Tail with poor insertion, carried too high, very bent, stooped, very coarse or spike-shaped tail.
• Extremities with bones that are too thin or in a bad position.
• Very sloping shoulders, arm too short.
• Weak carpal joints.
• Insufficient angulations of the hind limbs ; cow or barrel shaped limbs.
• Dewclaws on the hind limbs, except in countries in which amputation is not permitted by law.
• Rough coat, not smooth.
• Flaws in color and markings.

1. Bernese Hound : Too many black splashes on the white. Tan or white on the outside of the ears.
2. Jura Hound : Uniform color. Noticeable white patch or heavily speckled patch on the chest.
3. Lucerne Hound : Lack of « blue » splash. Tan on the outside of the ears.
4. Schwyz Hound : Too many orange splashes on the white. Uniform color. White on the outside of the ears.

• Slightly fearful or aggressive behavior.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Excessively fearful or aggressive dog.
• Atypical general appearance of the breed.
• Completely depigmented nose.
• Upper or lower prognathism, incisor arcade deviated.
• Ectropion, entropion (even if it had been operated).
• Horn tail, threaded, knotty the hook.
• Size above or below tolerance.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

The four varieties of Swiss hounds have their own specific hunting characteristics:

– The Bernese Hound, with her beautiful throat ("the howler of the Jura"), demanding, mainly used for hares;
– The Jura Hound, an excellent recuperator
– The Lucerne Hound, reminiscent of Small Blue Gascony, he is an active and passionate dog that hunts deer very well;
– The Schwyz Hound, less widespread outside of Switzerland, is reserved for rabbits and hares.

1. Bruno Jura Hound (English).
2. Bruno du Jura (French).
3. (frz. Bruno du Jura) (German).
4. Sabujo Bruno de Jura (Portuguese).
5. Fernando del Jura, Bruno del Jura (español).