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# The Greek Harehound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Greece
A medium-sized scenthound, solidly built, vigorous and hardy.
Size MediumLife expectancy 11–13 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €900 – €1,100
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The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
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Families and children Fair
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Good
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: Its stamina and activity allow it to cover long distances.
- Hunting qualities: Its powerful sense of smell and its ease on varied terrain make it an efficient scenthound.
- Attachment to the owner: In the family, it is rather gentle and very attached to its owner.
- Strong hunting instinct: Its preference for pursuit requires recall training from a very early age.
- Unsuitable for apartment living: It needs space, freedom and long daily outings.
- Ear care: Its drooping ears must be checked regularly due to the occasional risk of otitis.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active master: It suits a person capable of offering it long outings every day.
- Hunter: Its olfactory abilities, its endurance and its voice are particularly suited to hunting.
- Rural setting: An environment offering space better meets its needs for movement and freedom.
Not recommended for
- Strictly urban life: The city and the apartment do not meet its need for space well.
- Not very active person: One to 2 long walks are necessary every day.
- Household seeking easy cohabitation with all animals: Its hunting instinct and limited compatibility with other animals require attentive management.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
50 cmGreek Harehound
- Height at the withers
- 45–55 cm
- Weight
- 17–20 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense and harsh
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Greece
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Greek Harehound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Greek Hound corresponds to a very ancient breed, but its exact origins are not known. It is however assumed to descend from Egyptian hunting dogs and to have benefited from contributions from various varieties from southern Europe, notably from Italian scenthounds.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Greek Hound is a medium-sized dog, strongly built, whose length clearly exceeds the height at the withers. The male measures from 47 to 55 cm and the female from 45 to 53 cm, for a weight of 17 to 20 kg in both sexes. Its body is about 10 % longer than it is tall, with a straight topline, a short and muscular loin, a long and broad croup, a deep chest and a tucked-up belly. The head is long, the skull slightly flattened, the stop not very pronounced, the nose black and the jaws strong. The ears, moderately long and rounded, hang vertically. The brown eyes express liveliness and intelligence. The tail, set on high, is carried sabre-like. The coat is very short, dense, rather harsh and close-lying. The coat colour is black and tan, a small white spot on the chest being only tolerated.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Greek Hound brings together solid hunting qualities. Its powerful sense of smell, its endurance, its activity and its ability to work on varied terrain make it efficient. Its harmonious voice is also appreciated by hunters. It hunts different game, with a predilection for the hare. In the family, it is rather gentle and very attached to its owner.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Active, a hunter and fairly independent, the Greek Hound needs space and freedom. It is not really suited to urban life and even less to apartment living, but it is willing to follow its owner everywhere. Its compatibility with children and other animals is limited and requires careful socialization. It shows an average approach with strangers.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its training must begin early and remain firm, without brutality or a show of force. Recall is one of the first lessons to put in place, as with most hunting dogs.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Greek Harehound
The acquisition cost varies depending on the breeder, the origins and the destination of the dog. The annual maintenance budget is between 400 and 600 euros.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/greek-harehound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Greek Hound is generally hardy and has robust health, provided it receives regular care. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/greek-harehound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
A traditional or industrial diet may suit it if it is of good quality and covers all of its nutritional needs. The daily ration must be adapted to its sustained activity.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/greek-harehound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The breed is also known under the names Hellenic Hound, Hellinikos Ichnilatis, Greek Hound and Greek Harehound. Its English name Harehound recalls its predilection for the hare, since "hare" means hare. It bears the FCI number 214, belongs to group 6 and has been recognized by the FCI since 1959 as well as by the UKC. A litter generally has 6 to 8 puppies.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Greek Harehound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### What are the other names of the Greek Hound?
It is also called Hellenic Hound, Hellinikos Ichnilatis, Greek Hound and Greek Harehound.
### Is the Greek Hound recognized by the FCI?
Yes. It has been recognized by the FCI since 1959 under number 214, in group 6. It is also recognized by the UKC.
### How many puppies are in a Greek Hound litter?
A litter generally has between 6 and 8 puppies.
### Can the Greek Hound live in an apartment?
It is not really suited to the city or to apartment living. This hunting dog needs space, freedom, and long daily outings.
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