Erbi Txakur

Also called Erbi Txakurra, Euskal Erbi Txakur, Braco Navarro, Sabueso Navarro, Sabueso Pirenaico

Rare breedShort profile

From Spain, Basque Country (provinces of Álava and Bizkaia).1

At a glance the quick version

Sizemedium

keen scenting hunter

sturdy and muscular

part of Basque rural heritage

Coat and looks how to spot one

short coat

A medium-sized, muscular scenthound, a little smaller than the Spanish Hound, with a short coat and chestnut eyes.1

Colourspale orange-brown with white markings on face, chest, paws and tail tip1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A working hunting hound bred for long days tracking game.1

The story where it all began

A traditional Basque scenthound once used mainly to hunt hare, which is where its name comes from. Today it more often trails wild boar and roe deer. The Basque Government recognised it as a native breed in 2001.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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Its Basque name means 'hare dog'.1
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It is one of fourteen native animal breeds of the Basque Country.1
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It was included in the Basque rural development plan for 2007-2013 to help conserve it.1

Recognised by the official bits

Basque Government: Recognised as a traditional Basque breed by decree in 2001; one of five Basque dog breeds.1

How many Fewer than 50 dogs1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Erbi Txakur. 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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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.