Dogs: Russian Pergamon Hound

The International Cynological Federation to date recognized 359 breeds of dogs. The occurrence of various breeds was promoted by a variety in their use and tastes of dog breeders. The overwhelming majority of breeds initially arose as hunting, and, different hunting conditions and stages of its development created the need for a certain type of dog.

Russia has long been famous for its special love for hunting with hounds and therefore hound dogs here began to use much earlier than it happened in Europe. The first greyhounds and hounds in Russia appeared around the 13th century and their appearance was very diverse. The creation of a single type of breed at that time was not carried out, only in the 18th century French and English hounds were brought to Russia and in the first half of the nineteenth century they began to mix the blood of steghaunds and foxhounds with local hounds. Purposeful work on the creation of the breed acquired from the late XIX - early XX centuries.

Description of the breed

Today's name, that is, the Russian hound, This The breed was only in 1947. These dogs are distinguished by growth above the average (from 55 cm to 68 cm), a broad chest, a straight and wide back and a very effective color: black and piebald in red tan (rouge). The tattoo covers the head, as well as the back and shoulders. Small temples are allowed on the temples. The abdomen and limbs are always white. We admit gray and scarlet-piebald colors and insignificant crap.

Head dry. The skull is rather bulky, oblong. Eyes are dark brown with a slightly oblique or rounded incision. Ears hanging, not long, moderately thin, highly planted, snug against the head. The nose of the nose is black.

Russian Pergamon Hound Has a wide backbone and well-developed muscles. The neck is muscular, rounded, dry, about the same length as the head. The belly of the dog is picked up. Loins broad, muscular, short and convex. The croup is slightly sloping, not long, wide.

The limbs are dry, muscular, bony, straight and parallel. The length of the forelegs is about 50% of the height of the animal at the withers. Paws in a lump, large, oval or roundish in shape, the fingers tightly compressed, claws pointing downward, into the ground.

The gon (tail) is saber-like, at the very base - thick, thinning to the end. Raised steeply up. In an excited state, they are slightly thrown over the back.

The coat on the head, legs and ears - short, hair - straight. Several lengthens the cover on the withers and on the back of the thighs. The tail end is covered with hair, which is slightly shorter than in the beginning. Well-developed undercoat.

Character and features

Russian hound piebald is an easily controlled, balanced and mobile dog. She is very smart and obedient. Has a pronounced hunting inclinations, is persevering and tireless, has a beautiful flair and is distinguished by sonorous beautiful barking. Can conduct a search independently and is characterized, at the same time, by great endurance. Maliciousness for her is not typical: getting along with children and masters, however, can sometimes snarl. The Piggy Hound, Mainly used In the hunt for foxes, hares, roe deers, wolves and other animals.

Care and maintenance

Most of the hunting dogs, including the Russian hound, have a friendly temper and can become a full member of the family. Dogs are kept on the plot, in the yard or in the open-air cage. Walking necessarily on a leash, because they can easily escape during a walk from the owner, obeying the hunting instinct.

The dog's coat does not require constant care, but the animal must be regularly taken to the veterinarian for a physical examination. You will have to spend on vitamins and disease prevention.

Russian piebald hound will be an excellent friend and helper, joyfully welcoming you every evening at the doorstep of the house.