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# The Swiss Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Switzerland
A hardy Swiss scenthound, noble and passionate about hunting.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €80/monthPuppy €800 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swiss-hound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=swiss-hound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: It was selected to work for a long time on difficult terrain.
- Gentleness: Despite its energy, it can be pleasant and attached to its owner.
- Easy maintenance: Its short coat requires little daily care.
- Strong hunting instinct: Recall and managing chases require real educational work.
- Need for activity: He does not tolerate a life that is too sedentary or lacking in stimulation.
- Apartment not well suited: He thrives better with space and long regular outings.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active hunters: Its sense of smell, endurance and passion for work make it a good hunting companion.
- Sporty households: It is suitable for people able to offer it long, frequent outings.
- House with outdoor space: A setting with a fenced garden makes its daily exercise easier.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary people: His physical and olfactory needs are too great for an inactive lifestyle.
- Prolonged absences: He needs activity, presence, and a regular routine to stay balanced.
- Small spaces without sufficient outings: A home that is too small without real daily exercise does not suit him well.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
54 cmSwiss Hound
- Height at the withers
- 49–59 cm
- Weight
- 15–20 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense, smooth
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Swiss Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Swiss Hound is a very ancient breed whose ancestors were already depicted in Roman times in Helvetia. Later appreciated by Italian then French hunters, it once existed in five varieties, four of which survive today: the Bernese, the Bruno du Jura, the Lucerne, and the Schwyz Hound. The first standards were established in 1882 then revised in 1909, before the official recognition of the breed by the FCI.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Swiss Hound is a medium-sized dog, vigorous and elegant, built for endurance. Its body is harmonious, with a compact and straight back, a well let-down chest, an elongated and muscular neck and a moderately long tail carried naturally. Its head is lean and elongated, its ears are long and drooping, and its coat is short, dense and smooth. The coat color varies depending on the variety, with combinations of white, black, fawn or blue mottled.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Lively, gentle and attached to its owner, the Swiss Hound combines fine sensitivity with a true passion for hunting. It proves determined, hardy and focused at work, while remaining pleasant to live with with consistent handling. Its temperament can be quite independent, but it maintains a good bond with its family.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Swiss Hound needs long outings and regular stimulation to stay balanced. Bred to follow a trail over difficult terrain, it likes to use its sense of smell and to expend energy outdoors. It can live in an urban setting only if its exercise needs are well respected, ideally with access to a fenced garden.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must begin early with a clear, patient and consistent approach. Brutality must be avoided in favor of positive reinforcement and good work on recall, essential in this hunting dog. He is not particularly difficult to train, but his chasing instinct and a certain independence require regularity.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Swiss Hound
The acquisition cost varies depending on the lineage, availability and the breeding kennel’s selection work. Beyond the purchase price, you must above all anticipate the maintenance costs related to food, veterinary follow-up and the equipment of an active dog.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/swiss-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Swiss Hound generally enjoys fairly robust health and does not show any major predisposition widely reported across the breed. As with any active dog with drooping ears, regular monitoring nevertheless remains important to limit minor problems related to the environment, outdoor activity and ear hygiene.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/swiss-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Swiss Hound needs a balanced, rich diet adapted to its age, size and above all its activity level. The ration must support endurance without promoting weight gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/swiss-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The breed includes four recognized varieties that are distinguished mainly by their coat: the Bernese Hound, the Bruno du Jura, the Lucerne Hound and the Schwyz Hound. Its voice, its endurance and its ability to work on difficult terrain have long made its reputation among hunters of hare, roe deer and fox.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Swiss Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Swiss Hound live in an apartment?
He adapts to it with difficulty if his exercise needs are not truly met. He is better suited to a very active household, ideally with access to a secure outdoor space.
### Is the Swiss Hound easy to train?
His training is manageable with consistency, early start, and careful recall work, but his hunting instinct and independence require regularity.
### Is the Swiss Hound sociable?
He is generally gentle with his family and fine with those around him, without being the most demonstrative dog. Early socialization remains important.
## Find a Swiss Hound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Swiss Hound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Swiss Hound breeders by country
[4 breeders of Swiss Hound in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swiss-hound/italy) [3 breeders of Swiss Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swiss-hound)
[All breeders of Swiss Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swiss-hound)
## Ready to welcome a Swiss Hound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-swiss-hound)
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