The short-haired Italian hound is a medium-sized ancient hound originating from ancient Egypt. This dog came to Italy with the Phoenicians and is the ancestor of most European black hounds. This dog can also quickly and accurately capture prey in very harsh areas. It is an olfactory hunting dog with a strong ability to work in the wild.

1. Characteristics of the Short-haired Italian Hound

(1) Appearance characteristics

Physical characteristics - the height at the shoulders of the adult male short-haired Italian Hound is 52cm-58cm, the height of the adult female short-haired Italian Hound is 48cm-56cm, and the weight range of the short-haired Italian Hound is between 18kg-28kg . This dog is of medium stature, has a strong working ability, and has good physical coordination.

HEAD CHARACTERISTICS - The Shorthaired Italian Hound has almond-shaped, large, bright, black eyes with black around the eyelids. The skull is basically oval in shape when viewed from above. The muzzle of this dog is half the length of the skull. The jaw is shaped like a truncated cone, with the incisors and the lower jaw forming a right angle. The teeth are neatly arranged and developed, with a scissors bite, and the bite force is very strong.

Trunk Features - The neck of the Shorthaired Italian Hound is slightly arched at the upper part, slightly bulging, and the length of the neck is equal to the length of the head. Conical shape, looks very lean. Tight skin, no wrinkles, no fat, short hair. The short-haired Italian Hound has a straight topline, with a level loin and moderately prominent rump. The back muscles are not very obvious, the waist and the muscles are well developed. The tail is set high and droops naturally when resting. The front wheel looks vertical from the front. The forelegs are straight and muscular. The elbows must descend vertically from the point of the shoulder blades. The rear drive is well leaned and muscular.

Coat Characteristics - The Shorthaired Italian Spaniel has a short, smooth, dense back coat that covers the entire body. The short-haired Italian Spaniel has reddish-brown, black, brown, with brown markings.

(2) Personality Traits

The Short-haired Italian Spaniel is intelligent, alert, and has a good working ability in outdoor work and can adapt to prolonged periods of time. Outdoor hunting missions. This dog has strong adaptability and bravery because it hunts in bad weather for a long time. It also has high obedience and can live in harmony with family members in the family. It is more suitable for children as companion dogs.

Second, the price of short-haired Italian hounds

The market price of short-haired Italian hounds ranges from 2,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan, depending on the region and the quality of the dog , At that time, the market conditions were different. This kind of dog has strong adaptability and can get along well with nature and humans. A puppy is better than an adult dog, so it can be trained from an early age, and the price is cheaper.