Italian Hound (wire-haired)
Country: Egypte Life expectancy: 13 years old Height: 50 and 58 cm / females 52 and 60 cm / males Weight: 18 and 26 kg / females 20 and 28 kg / males
History, origin & features
The Italian Hound is a very old breed, believed to be descended from the hunting dogs of ancient Egypt, imported to Europe by Phoenician traders. Italian Wirehaired Hounds are excellent hunting companions: hardy, tenacious, tireless and courageous, they can adapt to any terrain. They can work in packs and are very docile, with lean muscles. Its coat does not exceed 5 cm, and is coarse except on the head, where there is a beard. Its coat can be any shade of fawn.