Dog
Group:
Hound 
Schweizer Laufhund Champions
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Breed Description:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be robust and sturdy. They should be well-built with good proportion. The build should be slightly longer than they are tall and they should have a level top line. The head should be broad, with a long and slender look from the front. It should give the dog a noble appearance. The ears should be long and should hang down the side of the head. The tail should be long and slightly curved.
The coat of the dog should be short in length and dense. There should be a soft undercoat and the top coat should be hard to the touch. The only color that is accepted for the Schweizer Laufhund is white with red markings, although the red can range in shade from yellowish-red to orange-red.
Temperament:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog is an affectionate and loyal breed that is known for being very intelligent and hard working. The breed is known for being a very good family pet and usually get along well with children of all ages. They do have a high level of energy and can become destructive if they are bored. The breed is usually good with other dogs but they need proper socialization to accept other pets. It is important to note that the breed is a hunting dog and thrives when it can work and expel any energy it has.
Height:
The average height for the Schweizer Laufhund is between 18 to 23 inches
Weight:
The average weight for the Schweizer Laufhund is between 34 to 44 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed of dog with few known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. This is a hunting breed and does much better in a home with a large yard or acreage. In fact, the breed is better suited to country living and does not do well in rural settings.
Exercise:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog is a very active breed that requires between 45 to 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love to work so it is important to give this breed something to do.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the breed can go several months between baths.
Origin:
The Schweizer Laufhund breed of dog was developed in Switzerland and was commonly used for hunting. It is considered to be a very old breed and while it is unclear what breeds went into its creation, we do know that it dates back to the early 1500's. The breed is one of five different Schweizer Laufhund, all of them being identical in look and temperament with the only difference being their coat color. The breed is considered to be an uncommon breed. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
