At a glance the quick version
Source gives one 10-18 kg range for both sexes.
Coat and looks how to spot one
smooth or rough
A light, compact little hound made for mountain work. It comes in two coat varieties: a smooth coat no longer than about 2 cm, and a rough coat of 2 to 5 cm with a thick undercoat.1
Personality what they are like
A keen, focused hunting hound bred to follow hare by scent over steep ground. It is used to working with other dogs and with its handler in the field.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Bred to track hare for long spells in the mountains, so it needs plenty of daily exercise and scent-based activity.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low to moderate. The smooth coat needs only an occasional brush; the rough coat with its dense undercoat benefits from regular brushing.1
Home where they are happiest
Best suited to an active, rural or outdoorsy home with secure outdoor space and regular access to walks or trails.1
Company who they like around
Traditionally hunts together with other hounds in pairs or small packs, so it is used to canine company.1
The story where it all began
This small Italian scent hound was first set apart from other segugio types in an 1882 hunting publication, La Caccia Illustrata. A breed standard followed in 2005, national recognition came later, and the FCI has accepted it on a provisional basis.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
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It was first described as a distinct type back in 1882, in the Italian magazine La Caccia Illustrata.1
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A 2015 genetic study found no significant genetic distance between it and the Segugio Maremmano.1
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Italian registrations ran at roughly 200 to 400 puppies a year between 2013 and 2022.1
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Although bred for hare, it is also used on wild boar.1
Recognised by the official bits
- ENCI (Italy)
- Breed standard drawn up in 2005; full national recognition reported as 2010 (English Wikipedia) or June 2023 (Italian Wikipedia)1
- ENCI (Italy)
- Italian Wikipedia gives official ENCI recognition in June 2023 after a 2005 standard2
- FCI
- Provisionally accepted in 2026 (Group 6, scent hounds), per English Wikipedia1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Segugio dell'Appennino. 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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- Segugio dell'Appennino - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for recognition, size, coat, colours, use, history, facts
- Segugio dell'Appennino - Wikipedia (Italian) it.wikipedia.orgused for ENCI recognition dates, origin
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.