Berner Laufhund
Berner Niederlaufhund
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| Nicknames |
Small Bernese Hound |
| Country of origin |
Switzerland |
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| Classification and standards |
| FCI |
Group 6 Section 1 #60 |
[scenthound standard] |
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| Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) |
The Berner Niederlaufhund (known in the United States as the Small Bernese Hound) is a scent hound standing around 15 to 23 inches, which originated in Switzerland. It is a medium dog that is very powerful, and was used to hunt big game. The Berner Niederlaufhund is considered a "Hunting Dog in the Most Specific Meaning of the Word." [1] The Berner Niederlaufhund is considered by many to be the best hunting dog in the world. It is a tri-colored hound, but one in every 20 or more dogs has a rough coat.
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