The Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte is a dog breed originating from Italy, recognized for its exceptional hunting skills. Its dense and resilient coat, along with its impressive endurance, makes it an ideal dog for tracking a wide variety of game. Although it is primarily a working dog, it is also a loyal and affectionate companion for families.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Italy
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight: 18-28 kg (male & female)
- Height: 52-58 cm (male) / 48-56 cm (female)
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Not well suited for apartment living)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Independent, firm training needed)
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Exceptional hunting dog)
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (High physical activity needs)
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be sociable, but needs supervision)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Sociable but sometimes dominant, socialization needed)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Reserved with foreigners)
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Preferable to live in a spacious and enclosed environment)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Moderate to high maintenance)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Regular maintenance needed)
- Frequency of care:
- Brushing 2 to 3 times a week to avoid tangles and remove dead hair
- Regular cleaning of ears and teeth
- Regular nail trimming
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1500 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 450-650 €
🏡 Important note
The Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte is an active and enduring hunting dog. It needs a spacious environment, ideally with a large enclosed garden to run and expend energy. It is not a dog suited for apartment living or confined spaces. However, it is an excellent companion for families who can provide a living environment that meets its physical and intellectual needs.
👉 A robust and devoted hunting dog, perfect for active owners with outdoor space! 🏡🐶
