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COUNTRY:
Spain
WEIGHT: 55 pounds
HEIGHT: 20-22 inches
COAT: Short and glossy
COLOR: Basically
white, with red or black patches
distributed evenly all over
OTHER NAMES: Large
Spanish Hound
REGISTRY: FCI
GROUP: Hound
Sabueso Espanol Lebrero
COUNTRY: Spain
HEIGHT: Under 20Vi
inches for males or 19!/2 inches
for females
COAT: Short and glossy
COLOR: Nearly solid
red; with white usually reduced
to an Irish pattern of blaze, neck ring,socks, belly and chest
patch, and tail tip
OTHER NAMES: Small Spanish Hound
GROUP: Hound
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Brought to Spain
long ago by the Celts and isolated on the Iberian Peninsula, this breed
has remained fairly pure. The Sabueso is a classic mastiff or St. Hubert-type
hound with heavy bone, large ponderous head, long pendulous ears, lots
of flew and dewlap, low-set tail and short on leg.
Hunted in packs
at one time, these dogs are now used mostly by law enforcement authorities
for tracking. They are particularly adapted for long hours of work in
the heat, and have an abundance of energy. The breed needs discipline
in training since it can be temperamental and self-willed. But these same
qualities have given this dog the perseverance necessary to follow cold
trails for many hours. They are loyal and affectionate to their masters.
The two types are similar with the exception of size and minor color differences.
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