Height Male:
35 - 43 cm13 - 17 inches
Height Female:
33 - 40 cm12 - 16 inches
Weight Male:
8 - 15 kg17 - 34 pounds
Weight Female:
6 - 18 kg13 - 40 pounds
Other Names:
Small Swiss Hound.
Colors Available:
mostly white with orange, tri color, mostly white with black, black with tan
Temperament:
Affectionate, Courageous, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Stubborn
Originating in Switzerland, the Schweizer Niederlaufhund was established around 1900, when hunting became restricted to districts. The Swiss hunter needed a slower dog for the limited territory they could hunt in. Crossing selected Schweizer Laufhunds with Basset Hounds and other selected smaller, short legged hounds developed the Schweizer Niederlaufhund. By 1905 there was already a Schweizer Niederlaufhund Club.
The Niederlaufhund became one of the best hunting dogs in the world, with its powerful body and ability to outhunt the Laufhund in tracking big game. Slower of course than the Laufhund it has a great sense of smell and an ability to easily find wounded animals. There are a few varieties, just like with the Swiss Hound again mostly because of their coloring. The Luzerner Niederlaufhund, the Jura Neiderlaufhund, and the Schwyzerlaufhund. They have musical voices that they use to communicate with the hunters and each other as well as that amazing sense of smell. They can hunt for hours without tiring and without much information from the hunter.
They are a cross breed not recognized by the larger kennel club such as the AKC and the UKC. They are recognized by the Dog Registry of America, Inc. (DRA), the American Canine Association Inc. (ACA) and most importantly by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI). This last one is important because it could lead to recognition as a new breed by the UKC and the AKC.
The Schweizer Niederlaufhund is a medium size, short dog. They look like their cousins, the Schweizer Laufhund but smaller. Their body is just slightly longer than it is tall, so you are left with the impression of a mostly square dog. The Niederlaufhund is well put together, with strong legs, a noble head, long droopy ears, broad chest, and a low held tail.
The Small Lucerne Hound has a white cote with smooth speckles of black or gray making them appear to be blue.
The Small Bernese Hound has a tricolor coat of white, tan and black. There are tan marks on the eyebrows. There is a wire haired Small Bernese as well. He has a short beard.
The Small Schwyz Hound is smooth coated in white with orange or yellow-red patches. The wired haired version is extinct.
The Small Jura Hound is a single coated dog with a black coat and tan marking above his eyes as eyebrows as well. He might have some white as well.
Children friendliness – yes, they are but use caution around small children and small prey.
2. Special talents – the breed exhibits and amazing sense of smell.
3. Adaptability - needs room to run and explore – is very frustrated when confined.
4. Learning ability – highly intelligent and eager to learn.
The Niederlaufhund Is prone to a very medical issues to keep an eye on. They include:
• Hip Dysplasia – This comes from hip joints that are not well formed and cause reduced mobility and pain. Parents can be tested before the dogs are bred to make sure their hips are good, and that dysplasia will not be passed to puppies. This dysplasia can cause arthritis and even lameness.
• Ear Infections – With long drooping ears it is easy for the dog to acquire ear infections. This is even more so for a hunting dog like the Niederlafhund. It is important to clean the dog’s ears on a regular basis.
1Feeding the puppy - give 1 cup per day of high quality dog food divided into 3 meals.
2.Feeding the adult – give one and one half cups of high quality dog food divided into 2 meals.
3.Points for Good Health - Stamina
4. Games and Exercises – needs a lot of daily exercise and loves field trials, running and activities like barn hunt.
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