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Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte

Also known as Italian Rough-haired Segugio, Italian Wirehaired Hound.

1300 to 1950ItalyScent hound
Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, France

Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte at a glance

Origin
Italy
Appeared
1300 to 1950 (uncertain)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Medium
Life span
10 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 198

The name. Italian segugio, "scent hound" (from Latin segusius), a pelo forte, "with a strong (wiry) coat".

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, France
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · Germany

Family and relatives

Sister breeds

Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso, Segugio Maremmano, Segugio dell'Appennino

Same family: Scent Hound

American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound

Same time, same continent

Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · Germany
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · France

Place in time

The Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte appears 1300 to 1950 (uncertain), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineLate Middle Ages53 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · France