At a glance the quick version
Two sizes, not split by sex: standard 15-25 kg, large 25-35 kg.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short and smooth, or wire-haired
A medium-sized, lean, hardy scent hound in two sizes (standard and large) and two coats: short, smooth and shiny, or dense and harsh with a beard and bushy eyebrows.32
Personality what they are like
Tenacious and focused when following a scent, but warm, patient and affectionate in the home. It is intelligent, sociable and generally friendly with strangers and other dogs.32
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A working hound with plenty of stamina that needs long daily walks and chances to use its nose, such as tracking or scent games.32
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Easy care: weekly brushing for the smooth coat, occasional hand tidying for the wire coat, plus regular ear checks and nail trims.3
Home where they are happiest
Adapted to Colombia's varied terrain from mountains to warm lowlands; happiest with space to explore and a secure garden.24
Company who they like around
Pack-minded and people-friendly, it enjoys company and generally mixes well with other dogs.3
The story where it all began
The breed grew out of hounds, pointers and other hunting dogs brought to Colombia by Spanish colonists from the 1500s and later by British soldiers during the wars of independence. Isolated in rural regions for centuries, it was shaped by practical selection into a versatile hunting dog found on farms across the country.324
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Provisionally recognised 11.02.2026, standard no. 376, Group 6 Scent hounds, Section 1; standard dated 03.03.2026.1
- Asociación Club Canino Colombiano
- Recognised by Colombia's national kennel club.4
How many About 10,000 dogs in Colombia (2015 estimate).
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Colombian Fino Hound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- FCI nomenclature: Colombian Fino Hound fci.beused for recognition status and dates
- Wikipedia: Colombian fino hound en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, size, history, population, fun facts
- FCI Standard N° 376 Sabueso Fino Colombiano fci.beused for size, coat, colours, temperament, history
- Asociación Club Canino Colombiano: Fino Colombiano accc.com.coused for national recognition, history, legend
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.